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YR57 XOV

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,361 mi
Last recorded136,361 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 XOV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 136,361 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 129,205 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 129,205 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear exhaust mounts broken (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear brake binding n/s and o/s (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 117,882 miles

number plate lamps dim

rear number plate faded

Fail 21 Jan 2016 117,882 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)

number plate lamps dim

rear number plate faded

Pass 2 Feb 2015 104,212 miles

Slight wear in n/s steering rack end

Fail 19 Jan 2015 104,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight wear in n/s steering rack end

Pass 31 Jan 2014 49,765 miles

Play in n/srack end

Fail 23 Jan 2014 49,765 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Play in n/srack end

Pass 2 Feb 2013 73,073 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 73,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 58,633 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 58,633 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 43,052 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XOV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XOV, 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 YR57 XOV registered?

YR57 XOV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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