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RA08 YYB

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

137,056 mi
Last recorded137,056 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 YYB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 137,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH

Pass 9 Jul 2025 134,792 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 134,792 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 131,966 miles

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 131,965 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR SECTION (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 129,232 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material transverse (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 126,417 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted front obscuring some components

Fail 13 Jul 2022 126,417 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure refix rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted front obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jul 2021 123,509 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 123,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake lines corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 120,693 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 116,539 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 1 Sep 2018 112,494 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 105,232 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 98,652 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot weeping grease

Pass 21 Aug 2015 88,144 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front disc brakes corroded

inner rack joints have play

Fail 21 Aug 2015 88,144 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front disc brakes corroded

inner rack joints have play

Pass 1 Sep 2014 81,250 miles

nearside front tire worn on outer edge

offside front tire worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Sep 2014 81,250 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tire worn on outer edge

offside front tire worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Jul 2013 72,644 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 66,431 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 66,241 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 55,092 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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RA08 YYB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RA08 YYB, 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 RA08 YYB registered?

RA08 YYB is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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