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YP08 UXX

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,803 mi
Last recorded105,803 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 UXX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 105,803 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4* (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4* (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2025 105,766 miles

Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2024 98,786 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Aug 2024 98,651 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2023 91,486 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 91,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 84,491 miles

Offside Front Slight play in steering arm.

Pass 24 Aug 2021 79,221 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 79,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S/R Shock corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2020 74,937 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2020 74,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 69,697 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 69,572 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 61,643 miles

both rear shock absorbers corroded

play in n/s steering arm

Fail 20 Aug 2018 61,608 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

play in n/s steering arm

Pass 23 Aug 2017 54,005 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 54,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 44,410 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 44,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 40,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2014 37,645 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front airbag switched off at time of test

Fail 9 Aug 2014 37,645 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front airbag switched off at time of test

nearside rear brake disc badly worn/corroded on inside face

nearside rear brake pads wearing thin

offside rear brake disc worn/corroded on inside face

slight bind at nearside rear wheel

Pass 29 Jun 2013 33,211 miles

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

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

Slight bind on N/S/R wheel

Fail 27 Jun 2012 30,266 miles

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

offside front wiperblade rubber getting worn!!

Pass 27 Jun 2012 30,266 miles

offside front wiperblade rubber getting worn!!

Pass 30 Jun 2011 25,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UXX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UXX, 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 YP08 UXX registered?

YP08 UXX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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