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EA08 TBY

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,556 mi
Last recorded100,556 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 TBY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 100,556 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 100,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 96,618 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 92,374 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 88,395 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 84,872 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 82,002 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 80,163 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 77,305 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 73,468 miles

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

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

Rear o/s & n/s tyres wear inner edges

fumes from exhaust

Pass 1 Feb 2017 68,831 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 65,403 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 60,969 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 55,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 55,133 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 51,122 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 45,726 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 39,922 miles

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

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

surface rust on all brake discs.

Fail 10 Feb 2011 39,922 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

surface rust on all brake discs.

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 TBY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EA08 TBY, 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 TBY registered?

EA08 TBY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is EA08 TBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 TBY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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