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RO08 YOA

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,809 mi
Last recorded121,809 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 121,809 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 114,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 114,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 107,772 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 102,548 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 97,629 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 95,143 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

under tray cover fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2019 84,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 5 Mar 2019 82,523 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative link rod missing,levelling not working (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 75,715 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 70,282 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 64,068 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 57,282 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 50,546 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 43,462 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 36,654 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres getting low on outer edges.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 28,730 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YOA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YOA, 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 YOA registered?

RO08 YOA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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