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YX08 DFV

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,184 mi
Last recorded131,184 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 131,184 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn inner and outer edges

Fail 28 Jun 2017 131,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Jun 2016 124,178 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve from front to centre section joint (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres getting worn on edges

front and rear brake discs very rusty on inner faces

front wipers getting worn

Fail 23 Jun 2016 124,178 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve from front to centre section joint (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres getting worn on edges

front and rear brake discs very rusty on inner faces

front wipers getting worn

Pass 1 Jul 2015 115,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2014 106,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

disc rusty

nearside rear tyer perished

Pass 1 Jul 2014 106,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

disc rusty

nearside rear tyer perished

Pass 25 Feb 2013 91,288 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

Fail 20 Feb 2013

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 70,921 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 53,944 miles

near side rear light damaged but not affecting operation of the light unit.

off side rear disc corroded

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 DFV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DFV, 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 YX08 DFV registered?

YX08 DFV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is YX08 DFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX08 DFV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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