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YS57 EVG

2008 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

107,467 mi
Last recorded107,467 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 EVG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 107,467 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 101,761 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 101,761 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 98,337 miles

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

osr brake binding but no significant effort shown on rbt.

Fail 14 Feb 2018 98,337 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat base (6.2.A.1)

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

osr brake binding but no significant effort shown on rbt.

Pass 9 Feb 2017 91,222 miles

heater in-op, fuel cap dust seal torn, steering play and noise, front brake discs deteriorated badly,

rear suspension components and front struts corroded, play in steering drumsticks

Pass 17 Feb 2016 84,482 miles

front tyres uneven wear at limit 205/55/16

multi guards fitted, front brake discs deteriorated

o/s rear brake binding, drumstick minor play

Fail 12 Feb 2016 84,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 2 x bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

front tyres uneven wear at limit 205/55/16

multi guards fitted, front brake discs deteriorated

o/s rear brake binding, drumstick minor play

Pass 11 Feb 2015 75,546 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

drivers seat has damaged to side

Fail 11 Feb 2015 75,546 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)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

drivers seat has damaged to side

Pass 28 Jan 2014 66,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jan 2014 66,561 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 57,879 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 57,879 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 47,719 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2012 47,719 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2011 37,151 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 35,662 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 35,662 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front 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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YS57 EVG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,461cc diesel 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 YS57 EVG, 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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YS57 EVG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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