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YF08 XBH

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

77,161 mi
Last recorded77,161 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 XBH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 77,161 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 75,604 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 75,604 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 74,172 miles

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

OSR lamp lens damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Oct 2021 74,172 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

OSR lamp lens damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2020 73,219 miles

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

Offside Rear slight damage to light lens

Pass 13 May 2019 71,302 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 71,302 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 68,876 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 68,876 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 67,168 miles

Nearside Front steering rack arm has slight ply

Fail 9 May 2017 67,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front steering rack arm has slight ply

Pass 11 May 2016 65,043 miles

Nearside Front inner rack arm

Pass 13 May 2015 63,283 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 63,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2014 61,506 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2013 56,298 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2013 56,298 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 46,549 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 34,509 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 XBH is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XBH, 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 XBH registered?

YF08 XBH is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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