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YB08 NSN

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,478 mi
Last recorded96,478 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 NSN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 96,478 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 96,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 77,432 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 72,627 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f + o/s/f ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 72,627 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f + o/s/f ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s + o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 72,609 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2018 66,322 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 59,343 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (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 Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 53,980 miles

Removed item from drivers view before test

n/s & o/s wiper blades deteriorating

n/s rear tyre worn to 2-3mm on inner measured tread

Pass 1 Dec 2014 46,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s & o/s wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 4 Dec 2013 38,067 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s & o/s rear brake pads wearing thin

n/s & o/s rear tyres wearing on outer edges

o/s wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 4 Dec 2013 38,067 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s & o/s rear brake pads wearing thin

n/s & o/s rear tyres wearing on outer edges

o/s wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 1 Sep 2012 31,369 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 26,191 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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YB08 NSN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YB08 NSN, 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 NSN registered?

YB08 NSN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is YB08 NSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB08 NSN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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