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YR58 XVM

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

102,481 mi
Last recorded102,481 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 XVM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 102,481 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf and nsf,advise ()

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

Rear wiper rubber split,advise

Fail 1 Mar 2022 102,479 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf and nsf,advise ()

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

Rear wiper rubber split,advise

Pass 17 Feb 2021 95,882 miles

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf and nsf,advise ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both pipes ferrules corroded,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise ()

Fail 11 Feb 2021 95,761 miles

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

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

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf and nsf,advise ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread feathering,advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both pipes ferrules corroded,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre advise ()

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 89,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Feb 2020 89,943 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside 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) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2019 89,091 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 86,970 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 81,310 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 81,310 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 70,649 miles

child seat fitted

play in nearside steering joint

rear wiper split

Fail 16 Feb 2016 70,649 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

child seat fitted

play in nearside steering joint

rear wiper split

Fail 18 Feb 2015 64,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 18 Feb 2015 64,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 20 Feb 2014 57,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 49,749 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside front brake discs worn

rear wiper blade deterioated

Fail 10 Jan 2013 49,749 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside front brake discs worn

rear wiper blade deterioated

Fail 30 Dec 2011 39,637 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 39,637 miles

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

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

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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YR58 XVM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YR58 XVM, 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 YR58 XVM registered?

YR58 XVM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 November 2008.

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