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YN08 BBO

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,919 mi
Last recorded73,919 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 BBO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 73,919 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 73,919 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 66,616 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 65,870 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 59,328 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 56,472 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 52,010 miles

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

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

Parking brake reading low n/s

Pass 2 Mar 2020 48,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 32,845 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 32,837 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2018 30,669 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 27,113 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 23,070 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 23,070 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 19,079 miles

both sides rear tyres perishing

Pass 24 Feb 2014 15,881 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 12,908 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 12,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 10,164 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 7,064 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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YN08 BBO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YN08 BBO, 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 YN08 BBO registered?

YN08 BBO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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