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YE08 YBB

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

127,985 mi
Last recorded127,985 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 YBB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 127,985 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 127,964 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 117,015 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 116,902 miles

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

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

Offside Front ABS wire insecure

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 106,658 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 105,936 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 105,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 97,101 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 97,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 90,698 miles

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

os inner track rod end slight play

Fail 25 Feb 2020 90,698 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

os inner track rod end slight play

Pass 20 Feb 2019 82,509 miles

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

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

both front steering drum sticks slight play

Pass 21 Feb 2018 74,403 miles

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

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

ns rear seat belt not tested due to child seat

Fail 21 Feb 2018 74,403 miles

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

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

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

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

ns rear seat belt not tested due to child seat

Pass 23 Feb 2017 65,761 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 65,760 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 61,859 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Front exhaust heat shield slightly loose

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Lower coils (2.4.C.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both lamps (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 61,859 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Severe cracking in the treads (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Front exhaust heat shield slightly loose

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Lower coils (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both lamps (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 56,224 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2014 51,980 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 47,272 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 47,270 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 45,661 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 38,752 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 38,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 30,614 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 30,614 miles

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

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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YE08 YBB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel 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 YE08 YBB, 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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YE08 YBB is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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