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YR57 MYS

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,828 mi
Last recorded127,828 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 MYS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 127,828 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Mar 2018 124,661 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Feb 2018 124,640 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear coil spring broken n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1a)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 114,021 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 10 Feb 2017 114,010 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 4 Feb 2016 108,514 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 108,444 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 102,927 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 102,927 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 97,065 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 96,993 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 90,326 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 90,326 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 83,290 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 73,150 miles

both front wheels very slightly damaged

n/s front and both rear tyres only just legal at time of test

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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YR57 MYS is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YR57 MYS, 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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YR57 MYS is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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