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YT08 JBU

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,975 mi
Last recorded116,975 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 JBU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 116,975 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2026 116,975 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 111,501 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 105,301 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 105,301 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 98,984 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 92,464 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2021 92,464 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 86,096 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 80,077 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 73,344 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 66,979 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear cleaned and greased (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 66,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear(floor join to rear flexi) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 60,122 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 53,671 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 48,500 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 48,500 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 43,042 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 37,099 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 28,698 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 20,616 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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YT08 JBU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YT08 JBU, 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 YT08 JBU registered?

YT08 JBU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YT08 JBU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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