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EA08 LYS

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

40,088 mi
Last recorded40,088 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 LYS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 40,088 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 39,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 38,830 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted x2 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 38,508 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 37,382 miles

Both front wheels buckled

Pass 7 Jul 2021 34,904 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 33,533 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 28,935 miles

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

Front top mounts slightly rough

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Nail in tyre

engine cover / under tray fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 25 Apr 2018 23,994 miles

all tyres starting to perish on outer sidewalls

Pass 24 Apr 2017 19,154 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 16,971 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 14,646 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 14,646 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 12,000 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 9,047 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 7,394 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 5,351 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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EA08 LYS is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EA08 LYS, 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 EA08 LYS registered?

EA08 LYS is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is EA08 LYS safe to buy?

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