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YF08 UCB

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,471 mi
Last recorded120,471 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 UCB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 120,471 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 120,471 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 118,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear hub slight movement

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 118,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective lubricated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear hub slight movement

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 113,900 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 104,896 miles

Nearside Inner steering joint worn

Fail 22 Sep 2015 104,896 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Inner steering joint worn

Pass 18 Sep 2014 95,471 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 95,471 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 84,559 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 84,559 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 72,649 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 62,939 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 62,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 UCB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UCB, 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 UCB is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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