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BU08 YZW

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,537 mi
Last recorded87,537 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 YZW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 87,537 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect steering rack inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 86,214 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect rack inner (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 86,214 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect rack inner (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 82,830 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 82,723 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 77,725 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2022 77,723 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 72,067 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 72,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 70,693 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 68,327 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 65,927 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 65,927 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 62,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 62,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 54,201 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 46,263 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 46,263 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 37,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 30,327 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 30,327 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 27,515 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 19,472 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 16,631 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 YZW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YZW, 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 YZW registered?

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

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The MOT history for BU08 YZW shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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