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YB08 CYW

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,175 mi
Last recorded71,175 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 CYW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 71,175 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 61,135 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 61,135 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 52,830 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 52,830 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working replace bulbs (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 44,700 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 43,458 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 42,771 miles

Both rear tyre dated (2015) ... minor age cracking between tread blocks ... no cords visible

Front wipers worn/juddering

Hnad brake lever (release button cover) is missing ... function is not impaired

Nearside front tyre dated (2015) ... outer tread section is nearly bald / outer sidewall has kerb rubbing wear ... no bulges or cords visible

Offside front tyre dated (2015) ... outer tread depth is gettin low

Fail 8 Sep 2020 42,771 miles

Both rear tyre dated (2015) ... minor age cracking between tread blocks ... no cords visible

Front wipers worn/juddering

Hnad brake lever (release button cover) is missing ... function is not impaired

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front tyre dated (2015) ... outer tread section is nearly bald / outer sidewall has kerb rubbing wear ... no bulges or cords visible

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front tyre dated (2015) ... outer tread depth is gettin low

Pass 21 Aug 2019 41,155 miles

n/s/f tyre nearly bald on outer tread section / outer side wall has kerbing wear / no bulges or cords exposed

o/s/f tyre tread depth is getting low on outer tread section

Pass 16 Aug 2018 38,853 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 36,167 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 33,329 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 29,975 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 29,975 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 27,390 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 24,423 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 21,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 17,659 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 17,659 miles

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

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

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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YB08 CYW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB08 CYW, 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 YB08 CYW registered?

YB08 CYW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 June 2008.

Is YB08 CYW safe to buy?

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