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YN57 PHJ

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,700 mi
Last recorded105,700 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 105,700 miles

Nearside Front Drop link boot deteriorated.

Nearside Front Slight play from steering arm, not to excess.

No reverse lights.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel has a couple of dents to inner edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner rear bush worn, not to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid on back axle corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 105,700 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lens heavily deteriorated. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drop link boot deteriorated.

Nearside Front Slight play from steering arm, not to excess.

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

No reverse lights.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel has a couple of dents to inner edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner rear bush worn, not to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid on back axle corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 95,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

No reverse light.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Dent to inner lip. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing to outer edge. 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid across axle corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 95,429 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both fronts. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

No reverse light.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Dent to inner lip. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing to outer edge. 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid across axle corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 86,901 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 83,504 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 80,848 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 80,848 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 77,833 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 77,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 74,000 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 11 Oct 2017 74,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotational (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 19 Oct 2016 71,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 67,764 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 61,970 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 61,970 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 56,867 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 45,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres slight stepping on inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2011 35,997 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 29,130 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 29,130 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 PHJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PHJ, 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 PHJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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