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BU08 YWS

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

70,043 mi
Last recorded70,043 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 YWS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 70,043 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 70,027 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 65,276 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 64,590 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 64,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 63,166 miles

o/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

Fail 17 Nov 2020 63,166 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

o/s/f inner wheel rim damaged, inner rear brake pads low

Pass 5 Nov 2019 59,622 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 59,622 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 56,049 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 56,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2017 51,544 miles

both inner rack ends has slight play

Pass 13 Oct 2016 48,479 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 42,038 miles

Both steering rack arms have slight play in balljoints

Fail 8 Oct 2015 42,038 miles

Both steering rack arms have slight play in balljoints

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 37,469 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 33,461 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 28,776 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 21,378 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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BU08 YWS is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel 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 YWS, 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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BU08 YWS is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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