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YN57 RCF

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,182 mi
Last recorded96,182 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN57 RCF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 96,182 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 96,182 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 90,414 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (inners) (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 83,613 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Dec 2016 83,613 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Dec 2015 77,354 miles

Offside Front steering rack inner joint has play

Fail 19 Dec 2015 77,354 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Front steering rack inner joint has play

Pass 23 Dec 2014 69,094 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 23 Dec 2013 60,084 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 60,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 52,066 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 52,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 41,867 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 41,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear discs well worn

Pass 19 Jan 2011 35,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RCF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RCF, 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 RCF registered?

YN57 RCF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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