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NL08 YHU

2008 Renault Megane Scenic

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,172 mi
Last recorded187,172 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane Scenic71,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 YHU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 187,172 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 180,715 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 180,712 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 174,800 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 166,528 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 166,527 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 156,447 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 148,027 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 140,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 127,100 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 114,363 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 114,363 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 100,829 miles

Advise slight play in nearside rack end

Fail 22 Aug 2016 100,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 90,384 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 82,021 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 69,494 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 59,304 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 49,715 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 42,320 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane Scenic?

Based on 1,818,845 MOT tests across 145,724 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
145,724
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 116,922
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,848
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 66,630
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 58,928
Registration plate lamp not working 55,988
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NL08 YHU is a 2008 Renault Megane Scenic in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 71,280 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 116,922 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL08 YHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Megane Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NL08 YHU registered?

NL08 YHU is a 2008 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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