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YT58 LZJ

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

125,346 mi
Last recorded125,346 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 LZJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 125,346 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 125,314 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 121,272 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 112,096 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 112,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front inner bush worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 104,026 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 104,026 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 98,444 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 89,188 miles

advise condition of offside front mirror glass

Fail 1 Aug 2013 89,188 miles

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

advise both rear tyre miss shaping

advise condition of offside front mirror glass

advise nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm (legal limit)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 52,133 miles

advise condition of offside front mirror glass

advise only to slight paly to nearside front rack end

advise to front and rear brake pads looking low

Pass 25 Jul 2011 24,312 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 24,312 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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YT58 LZJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YT58 LZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT58 LZJ registered?

YT58 LZJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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The MOT history for YT58 LZJ shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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