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EF08 WYH

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,987 mi
Last recorded91,987 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 WYH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 91,987 miles

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

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

battary loose

Fail 14 Aug 2025 91,984 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Steering rack likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

battary loose

Pass 2 Jul 2024 84,636 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Pass 6 Jul 2023 77,880 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 77,288 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 77,288 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2021 75,397 miles

slight play in both inner rack ends

Pass 2 Jul 2020 75,021 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 74,022 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 74,022 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 72,062 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 69,956 miles

n/s track rod end rubber small split

Pass 12 May 2016 67,974 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 58,671 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 46,269 miles

lip of rust on inside of front discs

Fail 20 May 2014 46,269 miles

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

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

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)

lip of rust on inside of front discs

Pass 23 May 2013 32,270 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 18,536 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 16,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 16,847 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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EF08 WYH is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey 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 EF08 WYH, 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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EF08 WYH is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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