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YX08 DDZ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,120 mi
Last recorded86,120 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 DDZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 86,120 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 86,118 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 82,735 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 81,986 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 81,986 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 81,983 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

OS and NS steering arms excessive play

Pass 19 May 2017 74,076 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 74,073 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

n/s/washer at 50%

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 74,042 miles

Ball joint has slight play O/S FRONT INNER RACK ARM (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output O/S (1.7.5a)

N/S/R H/BRAKE EFFORT JUST MAKING EFFORT

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 74,042 miles

Ball joint has slight play O/S FRONT INNER RACK ARM (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output O/S (1.7.5a)

N/S/R H/BRAKE EFFORT JUST MAKING EFFORT

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

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 69,612 miles

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 19 Mar 2015 69,612 miles

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 60,640 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 51,392 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 45,013 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 38,666 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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YX08 DDZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YX08 DDZ, 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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YX08 DDZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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