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YN08 DCY

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,022 mi
Last recorded96,022 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 DCY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 96,022 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe outer cover (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under engine cover fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2024 96,022 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe outer cover (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2023 93,634 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 91,064 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 88,638 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 84,313 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 77,555 miles

Nearside Front inner steering arm has slight play

Offside Front inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 2 Jul 2018 65,193 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 65,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 51,208 miles

Nearside Rear rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Offside Rear rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 26 Jul 2016 32,781 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 32,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 30,981 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 25,132 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 19,010 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side rear tyre cracking

Fail 12 Feb 2014 19,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

near side rear tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 16,885 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 15,013 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 12,373 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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YN08 DCY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YN08 DCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YN08 DCY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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