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YX08 UXV

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,809 mi
Last recorded115,809 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 UXV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 115,809 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 103,540 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 89,563 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 4 May 2023 89,267 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2023 89,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 84,976 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 81,868 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 79,411 miles

All brakes disc's corroded and pitted

Fail 26 Sep 2019 79,365 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All 4 brake disc,s scored and pitted

Pass 26 Sep 2018 76,970 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 73,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 69,849 miles

both front tyres have light perishing on tread paterns

Pass 24 Aug 2015 65,377 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 65,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 53,710 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 53,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Mar 2013 41,180 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 41,180 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 24,178 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 10,428 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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YX08 UXV 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 75%.

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 YX08 UXV, 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 YX08 UXV registered?

YX08 UXV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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