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YF08 XBV

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,927 mi
Last recorded142,927 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 XBV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 142,927 miles

Nearside Front Outer Door plastic trim is missing.

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

Under tray fitted.

Fail 20 Nov 2020 142,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Door plastic trim is missing.

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

Under tray fitted.

Pass 30 Apr 2019 134,777 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 134,777 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2018 127,219 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 127,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 115,898 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 115,898 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 103,693 miles

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

Nearside Front play in tie rod inner ball joint

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

spear wheel fitted to n/s/r at time of test

Fail 3 May 2016 103,693 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front play in tie rod inner ball joint

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

spear wheel fitted to n/s/r at time of test

Pass 24 Apr 2015 91,436 miles

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

Slight play in n/s/f inner steering rack joint

Fail 24 Apr 2015 91,436 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Slight play in n/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 6 May 2014 82,025 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 82,025 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 71,565 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 64,650 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 58,128 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 58,128 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XBV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XBV, 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 XBV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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