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YF08 UBS

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,288 mi
Last recorded100,288 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 UBS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 100,288 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 100,288 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 89,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front abs wire mounting bracket missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 89,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 83,541 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play Both sides (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 May 2017 75,699 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 64,845 miles

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

Play in n/s & o/s steering rack end

Fail 15 Jun 2016 64,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Play in n/s & o/s steering rack end

Pass 15 Jun 2015 51,925 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres have age related cracking

Pass 1 May 2014 36,238 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 36,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 30,592 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 24,857 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 19,350 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 19,350 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YF08 UBS is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YF08 UBS, 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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YF08 UBS is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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