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AJ08 EYC

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

139,337 mi
Last recorded139,337 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 EYC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 139,337 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 139,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 134,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 128,968 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 128,968 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 123,596 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 117,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 117,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 112,833 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 112,827 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strut top noisy

Pass 3 Apr 2019 105,489 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 101,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 101,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 92,850 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Mar 2017 92,850 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 80,351 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel very slight both sides (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 77,392 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 77,384 miles

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Fail 12 Nov 2014 77,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 30 Sep 2013 73,715 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 73,500 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear brake slight bind

Pass 5 Apr 2012 56,611 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 44,146 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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AJ08 EYC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 AJ08 EYC, 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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AJ08 EYC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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