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YY08 GZB

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,218 mi
Last recorded94,218 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 GZB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 94,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 84,856 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2021 84,842 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear x 2 o/s n/s rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s n/s trtack rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 76,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim poor

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 76,699 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust heatshield loose

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim poor

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 72,059 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 72,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 64,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2018 64,534 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2017 56,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across an axle (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of engine bay components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Fail 22 May 2017 56,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across an axle (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of engine bay components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 25 May 2016 44,741 miles

both steering arms have slight play

Pass 26 May 2015 35,874 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2014 28,464 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2013 22,184 miles

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

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

service light on dash

Fail 21 May 2013 22,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

service light on dash

Pass 28 May 2012 17,964 miles

spanner light on dash

Pass 24 May 2011 13,033 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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YY08 GZB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY08 GZB, 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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YY08 GZB is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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