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YX58 UYS

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

147,654 mi
Last recorded147,654 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX58 UYS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 147,654 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 147,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working intermitant in operation (3.4 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 138,687 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 124,670 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 124,670 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 113,876 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 113,844 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 113,525 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 113,489 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 108,720 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 108,720 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 104,100 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 85,412 miles

Front brake discs worn

Slight play in O/s steering rack arm

Pass 7 Feb 2015 66,148 miles

all tyres getting low - 3mm

Fail 6 Feb 2015 66,148 miles

Nearside 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

all tyres getting low - 3mm

Fail 20 Jan 2014 46,441 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 46,441 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 30,374 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 30,374 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 12,564 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 11,789 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 11,789 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YX58 UYS is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YX58 UYS, 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 YX58 UYS registered?

YX58 UYS is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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