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YF08 UCU

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,013 mi
Last recorded103,013 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 103,013 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 95,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 83,318 miles

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

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

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

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

play in steering arms

Fail 24 Jun 2016 83,318 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

play in steering arms

Fail 16 Jan 2015 70,767 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2015 70,767 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 63,528 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 63,355 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 55,978 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 55,978 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 41,476 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 41,038 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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YF08 UCU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UCU, 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 YF08 UCU registered?

YF08 UCU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YF08 UCU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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