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DE08 LYG

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,749 mi
Last recorded87,749 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 LYG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 87,749 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint area (2.3 (a) (i))

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

belly pan fitted

front to rear brake pipe end corroded

helper springs missing from both rear calipers but not affecting operation @ this time

Pass 14 Mar 2025 85,792 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

belly pan fitted

scale on front brake disc inner faces

Pass 9 Mar 2024 83,709 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear starting to corrode (5.3.2 (b))

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

belly pan fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2023 81,585 miles

belly pan fitted

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s @ limit ()

Pass 12 Mar 2022 80,126 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play @ limit at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play @ limit at time of test (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

belly pan fitted

scale on rear brake disc inner faces

Pass 9 Mar 2021 78,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Outer track rod end has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe at end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 77,167 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 76,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 74,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 71,973 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 71,973 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 69,675 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 66,683 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (2.4.C.1b)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 10 Mar 2016 66,680 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced SUSPECT BULB INSTALLATION (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (2.4.C.1b)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 2 Mar 2015 60,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT BIND IN NSR BRAKE - ADVISE REAR BRAKE SERVICE

SLIGHT BIND IN OSR BRAKE - ADVISE REAR BRAKE SERVICE

SLIGHT PLAY IN NSF STEERING RACK INNER BALL JOINT

Fail 27 Feb 2014 53,123 miles

NSF INNER BRAKE PAD APPROACHING 1.5MM THICKNESS

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

OSF INNER BRAKE PAD APPROACHING 1.5MM THICKNESS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

SLIGHT BIND IN NSR BRAKE - ADVISE BRAKE SERVICE

SLIGHT BIND IN OSR BRAKE - ADVISE BRAKE SERVICE

Pass 27 Feb 2014 53,123 miles

NSF INNER BRAKE PAD APPROACHING 1.5MM THICKNESS

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

OSF INNER BRAKE PAD APPROACHING 1.5MM THICKNESS

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

SLIGHT BIND IN NSR BRAKE - ADVISE BRAKE SERVICE

SLIGHT BIND IN OSR BRAKE - ADVISE BRAKE SERVICE

Pass 8 Mar 2013 46,342 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 40,299 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 34,080 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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DE08 LYG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE08 LYG, 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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DE08 LYG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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