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YF08 UTV

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

124,505 mi
Last recorded124,505 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 UTV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 124,505 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 119,217 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 119,182 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 111,845 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 111,789 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 107,898 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 107,861 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 107,807 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 97,183 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2020 96,910 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 92,451 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 92,391 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 88,066 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 87,908 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 81,443 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 81,396 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 69,371 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 69,369 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 62,423 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 62,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 58,683 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 58,683 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 44,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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 UTV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 UTV, 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 UTV registered?

YF08 UTV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is YF08 UTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF08 UTV shows 23 tests with a 52.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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