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BU08 ZPY

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,150 mi
Last recorded67,150 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 67,150 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 67,148 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 66,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 66,033 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 64,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2022 61,388 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Nov 2022 61,388 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 56,138 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Nov 2021 56,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2020 52,086 miles

Rear Shocks corroded

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 48,439 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 47,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread deteriorated

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

Pass 16 May 2017 45,575 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 43,612 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 43,612 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 41,755 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 39,752 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 36,817 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 32,659 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 30,443 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 ZPY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZPY, 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 ZPY registered?

BU08 ZPY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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