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YH08 DSO

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,032 mi
Last recorded147,032 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 DSO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 147,032 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Dec 2025 147,027 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 134,582 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 125,717 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 125,715 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 123,799 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 123,791 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 120,193 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 116,600 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 116,600 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 102,153 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 102,153 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 91,936 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 85,713 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 85,713 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 75,535 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted obscuring some underneath components

Fail 2 Sep 2016 75,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted obscuring some underneath components

Pass 7 Sep 2015 65,959 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 56,954 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 56,954 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 48,641 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 48,641 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 42,026 miles

front brake pads approx. 70% worn

tread on front tyres getting low

Fail 26 Mar 2012 42,025 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake pads approx. 70% worn

tread on front tyres getting low

Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,610 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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YH08 DSO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YH08 DSO, 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 YH08 DSO registered?

YH08 DSO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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