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BU08 YYF

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,682 mi
Last recorded97,682 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 YYF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 97,682 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 97,682 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 91,572 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 85,691 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 18 Jul 2018 78,988 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 78,988 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 70,749 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 70,749 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 62,298 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 62,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner / outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front steering rack inner joint slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner / outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 62,291 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner / outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front steering rack inner joint slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner / outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 56,322 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 46,955 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Slight play in nearside axial joint

Pass 4 May 2012 37,962 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 27,769 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 YYF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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