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SM08 YXY

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

70,008 mi
Last recorded70,008 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 YXY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 70,008 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 70,008 miles

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 65,927 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 May 2025 65,927 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Both lenses polished to restore beam (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2024 61,879 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 May 2024 61,875 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

Pass 29 Apr 2023 58,269 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 58,228 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction WIPERS NOT SELF PARKING (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) BOTH INNER TIE RODS (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working WIPER MOTOR NOT WORKING (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR UNDER DRIVERS FLOOR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO CALLIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 58,103 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wipers incorrectly parking and causing an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Central Exhaust heatshield not fully secured

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 50,363 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODING AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 50,361 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODING AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 43,991 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 43,991 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 43,988 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 41,781 miles

intermittent possible fault electric steering or ignition fault

Pass 13 Jun 2019 40,445 miles

Undertrays fitted

Both rear springs corroded at lower coils

Brake fluid dirty

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 39,072 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear wiper worn

Pass 14 Jun 2017 37,575 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 34,956 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 30,469 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 28,425 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2014 28,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 27,055 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 24,663 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 24,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 20,305 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 20,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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SM08 YXY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SM08 YXY, 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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SM08 YXY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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