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YN57 GKP

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,130 mi
Last recorded97,130 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN57 GKP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 97,130 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

engine cover fitted

high level stop inop

Fail 21 Jan 2019 97,026 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

engine cover fitted

high level stop inop

Pass 30 Oct 2017 82,059 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 82,059 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 73,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rack end worn

Fail 20 Aug 2015 65,666 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 65,666 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2014 53,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 May 2014 53,383 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2013 45,595 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 37,475 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,817 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 29,817 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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YN57 GKP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YN57 GKP, 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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YN57 GKP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 February 2008.

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