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DS08 YMU

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,930 mi
Last recorded134,930 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 YMU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 134,930 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 132,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Oct 2024 132,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Oct 2023 130,152 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 120,871 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front number plate damaged.

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded At bottom. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight weep from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 120,871 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front number plate damaged.

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded At bottom. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight weep from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 108,432 miles

Front front number plate damaged

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 108,432 miles

Front front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 98,551 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 98,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 89,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play nearside inner track rod end

Pass 31 May 2018 80,116 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 80,105 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 70,481 miles

front brake pads worn thin and discs worn

osf and nsf tyres have worn edges to mot limits

osf headlight pattern deteriated

slight insecurity on osf headlight

slight play in nsf inner steering rack

Pass 7 Jun 2016 58,557 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 53,940 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 53,940 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 47,661 miles

handbrake release button faulty (sticking)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 41,126 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 35,596 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 28,762 miles

Off side rear tyre getting low 3.0mm

Pass 5 Jul 2011 28,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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DS08 YMU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DS08 YMU, 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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DS08 YMU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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