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YT57 GUC

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,341 mi
Last recorded112,341 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT57 GUC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 112,341 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rusted (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 109,621 miles

Both sides front tyres worn on edges approaching 1.6mm limit

Front brake discs worn, pitted & corroded

Nearside front headlight pattern fading

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Slight play in both sides front inner steering rack joints

Fail 6 Nov 2021 109,621 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Both sides front tyres worn on edges approaching 1.6mm limit

Front brake discs worn, pitted & corroded

Nearside front headlight pattern fading

Rear brake discs worn pitted & corroded

Slight play in both sides front inner steering rack joints

Pass 4 Nov 2020 106,393 miles

Front brake discs worn & corroded

Nearside front headlight pattern fading

Offside rear inner brake pad wearing thin

Rear brake discs worn & corroded

Rear metal brake pipes show slight corrosion

Slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 4 Nov 2019 103,377 miles

Front & Rear brake discs worn & corroded

Slight play in offside front inner steering rack track rod joint

Fail 4 Nov 2019 103,376 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front & Rear brake discs worn & corroded

Slight play in offside front inner steering rack track rod joint

Pass 6 Nov 2018 98,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 98,720 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 91,799 miles

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

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

Rear tyres both have cracks and splits in tread however no cords visible at this time

Fail 6 Nov 2017 91,799 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear tyres both have cracks and splits in tread however no cords visible at this time

Pass 1 Nov 2016 85,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055017 budget (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres perishing 2055017 budgets

Pass 7 Nov 2015 80,353 miles

play in steering rack arms

Fail 10 Nov 2014 72,273 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside front suspension top mount

Pass 10 Nov 2014 72,273 miles

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

offside front suspension top mount

Pass 7 Oct 2013 62,805 miles

front tyres worn to excess

Pass 5 Jan 2013 56,320 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 56,320 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 45,603 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 35,016 miles

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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YT57 GUC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YT57 GUC, 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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YT57 GUC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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