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YP08 LBV

2008 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,925 mi
Last recorded100,925 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 LBV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 100,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower hub joint (slight play at road wheel whilst jacked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and low . both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parts of the underside have been sprayed in a protective paint

play found at both road wheels whilst jacked

rear axle has been previously wax oiled, and covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2021 95,078 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 87,562 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 87,562 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 76,074 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 75,749 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 64,670 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 63,488 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2014 53,165 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s o/s drive shaft gaiters loose

Pass 14 May 2013 42,190 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 42,187 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2012 33,466 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 33,464 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 33,354 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 26,230 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 26,170 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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YP08 LBV is a 2008 Renault Megane in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YP08 LBV, 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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YP08 LBV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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