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BU08 YXS

2008 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,588 mi
Last recorded107,588 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 YXS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 107,588 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All painted (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jul 2025 107,587 miles

Offside Front Coil spring insecure Spring not seated in top mount, rubbing on chassis (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All painted (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jun 2024 97,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 97,804 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 97,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 97,622 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 95,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 93,186 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 93,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 80,821 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 76,244 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 67,458 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre has surface cracks on rubber

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nsf/osf ()

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 67,457 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc osf/nsf outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre has surface cracks on rubber

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nsf/osf ()

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 46,019 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 30,895 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 21,805 miles

n/s and o/s front tyre walls perished reccomend early replacement

o/s windscreen wiper slightly deteriated

Pass 17 Apr 2012 15,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2011 12,747 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 YXS is a 2008 Renault Megane in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BU08 YXS, 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 YXS is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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