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BU08 YVC

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

130,609 mi
Last recorded130,609 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 YVC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 130,609 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output osf and nsf (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 130,609 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output osf and nsf (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 118,908 miles

both rear brake ferrules corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2021 107,207 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 107,207 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 102,137 miles

Service light on

Fail 14 Jun 2019 102,137 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Service light on

Fail 14 Jun 2019 102,137 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Service light on

Pass 6 Jun 2018 94,903 miles

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

Service light on

Fail 6 Jun 2018 94,903 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service light on

Pass 13 Jun 2017 87,142 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 79,620 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 79,620 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 79,270 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 69,418 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 69,359 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 62,298 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 62,298 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 52,827 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 44,029 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 33,423 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 33,278 miles

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

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

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

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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BU08 YVC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver 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 BU08 YVC, 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 BU08 YVC registered?

BU08 YVC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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