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BG08 YCA

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

41,181 mi
Last recorded41,181 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 YCA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 41,181 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 39,179 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 35,681 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 35,644 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 32,989 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 29,951 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 26,657 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 24,955 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 24,955 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 24,191 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 23,177 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

slight wear rear brake discs and slight wear front inner brake pads

Pass 11 Apr 2017 22,102 miles

n/s rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2016 21,150 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2015 20,072 miles

rear tyres starting to crack outter walls

Pass 23 Apr 2014 19,048 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 17,817 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 16,618 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

damage on side wall nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2011 15,592 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 15,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all four tyre outer sidewalls scuffed and both front tyre outer treads to shoulders wearing

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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BG08 YCA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG08 YCA, 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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BG08 YCA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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