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WX08 YKB

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,462 mi
Last recorded105,462 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 YKB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 105,462 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 105,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber insecure has come away from drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 98,648 miles

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both side inner rack arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 98,216 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre on 3 mm and wearing slightly on outer tread area.

both front and rear inboard sides of brake discs corroding and rusting.

Pass 15 Jun 2021 96,710 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 95,988 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight. ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and lens cover missing. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 95,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight. ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and lens cover missing. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 94,527 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 92,918 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 92,035 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 May 2016 90,825 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 90,825 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 84,502 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in sidewall but not to cords

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Slight play in steering arms

Fail 21 Oct 2015 84,502 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front brake discs in poor condition

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in sidewall but not to cords

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Slight play in steering arms

Pass 5 Jul 2014 67,109 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 67,109 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 10 May 2013 50,647 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 50,530 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 31,648 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 31,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 15,282 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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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WX08 YKB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WX08 YKB, 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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WX08 YKB is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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