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YK08 XXZ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

156,604 mi
Last recorded156,604 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 XXZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 156,604 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 154,518 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 154,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 152,083 miles

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 12 Sep 2023 152,075 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 2 Sep 2022 148,413 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Sep 2022 148,401 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Sep 2021 144,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 144,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 142,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2019 139,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Sep 2018 133,038 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 133,031 miles

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

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

tailgate wont open

Pass 13 Sep 2017 127,668 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Sep 2017 127,660 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

unable to test parking brake efficiency due to condition of handbrake

Pass 15 Sep 2016 120,564 miles

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 120,557 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 111,009 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 101,196 miles

slight play n/s steering rack arm

Fail 9 Sep 2014 101,189 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

slight play n/s steering rack arm

Pass 6 Sep 2013 92,443 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 82,234 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 69,962 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 65,697 miles

front discs lipped

Fail 8 Feb 2011 65,697 miles

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

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

front discs lipped

o/s/r brake binding

rear discs corroded

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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YK08 XXZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YK08 XXZ, 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 YK08 XXZ registered?

YK08 XXZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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