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YN57 PGY

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

80,073 mi
Last recorded80,073 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN57 PGY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 80,073 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 80,073 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 71,131 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

handbrake only just met requirements.....n/s...42,,,,,,,o/s..209

Fail 2 Jan 2025 71,130 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

handbrake only just met requirements.....n/s...42,,,,,,,o/s..209

Pass 12 Jan 2024 62,207 miles

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

very slight play n/s/f steering/suspension

Fail 12 Jan 2024 62,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

very slight play n/s/f steering/suspension

Pass 11 Jan 2023 59,443 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded inner edge

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 57,132 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded outer edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Rear brake discs slightly corroded outer lip

Fail 13 Jan 2022 57,129 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs slightly corroded outer edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Rear brake discs slightly corroded outer lip

exhaust back box has a minor blow

Pass 6 Jan 2021 54,527 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Pass 6 Jan 2020 52,577 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 52,577 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 49,545 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 49,545 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 45,525 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 41,907 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 39,247 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 35,994 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 31,744 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 27,507 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 22,537 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 22,537 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 17,185 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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YN57 PGY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YN57 PGY, 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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What year was YN57 PGY registered?

YN57 PGY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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The MOT history for YN57 PGY shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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