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YH08 NLM

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

147,407 mi
Last recorded147,407 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 NLM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 147,407 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 147,407 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2025 135,682 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 May 2024 123,841 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 118,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Jun 2023 118,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jul 2022 112,503 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 11 Jul 2022 112,503 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Jul 2021 105,280 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 105,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough Strut top mount excessively rough on plates (2.1.1 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 96,919 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jul 2019 91,018 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jul 2018 86,841 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 86,841 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 83,225 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 76,826 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 71,693 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 66,712 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 66,712 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 65,029 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 55,252 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 55,252 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 44,151 miles

both front wiper blades torn

Fail 20 Mar 2012 44,151 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wiper blades torn

Pass 2 Mar 2011 32,465 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 NLM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NLM, 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 NLM registered?

YH08 NLM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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