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YR08 TAV

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

36,263 mi
Last recorded36,263 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 TAV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 36,263 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle and springs corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2026 36,263 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear axle and springs corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2025 30,053 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 30,053 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 21,959 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 21,465 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 20,614 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 19,856 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 19,256 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 18,219 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 17,427 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 16,908 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 16,444 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 15,462 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 15,184 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 14,803 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 13,240 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 13,240 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 12,001 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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YR08 TAV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YR08 TAV, 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 YR08 TAV registered?

YR08 TAV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YR08 TAV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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