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RO08 YBP

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,617 mi
Last recorded107,617 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 YBP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 107,617 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 105,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 103,261 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has water in lens

Fail 10 Jan 2024 103,218 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front headlamp has water in lens

Pass 16 Jan 2023 100,983 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside headlamp water inside lens

Pass 25 Jan 2022 99,289 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 99,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 96,299 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 94,500 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 92,828 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear number plate lamp slightly reduced output

Fail 25 Jan 2019 92,827 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear number plate lamp slightly reduced output

Pass 26 Jan 2018 91,913 miles

N/s rear seat belt webbing is damaged & only just acceptable.

N/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

O/s rear brake is binding slightly.

Fail 25 Jan 2018 91,913 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Belt will not release under load. (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/s rear seat belt webbing is damaged & only just acceptable.

N/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

O/s rear brake is binding slightly.

Pass 15 Mar 2017 85,364 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 77,449 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 70,094 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 64,606 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 59,122 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 52,821 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front discs corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2012 52,821 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 46,412 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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RO08 YBP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RO08 YBP, 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 RO08 YBP registered?

RO08 YBP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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