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BU08 YVX

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,707 mi
Last recorded94,707 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 YVX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 94,707 miles

Central Front oil leak

Central Front service light on dash

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slightly dim (4.1.4 (b))

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

Steering rack has play to inner rack joint(s) but not adversely affecting steering

Fail 13 Oct 2022 94,670 miles

Central Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Central Front service light on dash

Central Front oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slightly dim (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 85,298 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing / Cracking (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 Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 85,297 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing / Cracking (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 Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 76,278 miles

Exhaust tail pipe extending beyond rear bumper

O/side rear tyre minor surface cracking

Slight play in n/side steering rack inner joint

Slight play in o/side front lower ball joint

Pass 15 Oct 2019 73,829 miles

Child seat fitted in n/side rear.

Exhaust protruding beyond rear bumper.

Slight play in n/side track arm inner joint.

Pass 12 Jul 2018 68,516 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshner and dvr camera ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to limit

Fail 11 Jul 2018 68,514 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshner and dvr camera ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to limit

Pass 22 Jun 2017 63,435 miles

Knob on steering wheel removed on test to prevent failure under section 2.1:1

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 63,435 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also has play in joint (2.4.G.2)

Knob on steering wheel removed on test to prevent failure under section 2.1:1

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control Knob, removed on test (2.1.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 56,470 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 51,353 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 51,353 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 44,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 40,590 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 40,590 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 33,673 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 25,744 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,633 miles

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

Offside Front 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 YVX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BU08 YVX, 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 YVX registered?

BU08 YVX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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