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BL08 UVB

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

153,497 mi
Last recorded153,497 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 UVB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 153,497 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 153,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 148,267 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 137,001 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 136,502 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 128,188 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2021 119,744 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 119,744 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 113,208 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 113,208 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 104,865 miles

Rear boot struts inoperative

Fail 18 Jan 2019 104,865 miles

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

Rear boot struts inoperative

Pass 3 Feb 2018 95,495 miles

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

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

Tailgate support struts failed

Fail 3 Feb 2018 95,495 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Tailgate support struts failed

Pass 8 Dec 2016 84,664 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 79,284 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 79,284 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 71,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 71,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 63,829 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 63,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 55,008 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 44,745 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 44,745 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Jul 2011 44,503 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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BL08 UVB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 BL08 UVB, 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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BL08 UVB is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 July 2008.

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