CarVerify

Free Car Check

EJ08 MHO

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

228,507 mi
Last recorded228,507 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 MHO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2025 228,507 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2025 228,507 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 216,719 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 203,587 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 192,477 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 183,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

both front tyres are wearing on edges

off side front fog lamp lens is broken

Pass 10 Jul 2019 169,385 miles

slight damage to off side front fog lamp lens

Pass 27 Jul 2018 156,895 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Fail 24 Jul 2018 156,840 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Pass 12 Jul 2017 137,729 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front strut top bearings are slightly worn

near side rear tyre is getting low on tread

play both front inner steering rack joints

slight damage to near side rear light lens

Pass 26 Jul 2016 117,668 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' damage does not obstruct the drivers view (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 99,434 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in steering rack

rear brakes binding lightly

Fail 2 Jun 2015 99,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

play in steering rack

rear brakes binding lightly

Pass 2 Jun 2014 86,541 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

light tread damage to rear tyres

o/s/f top suspension mount starting to break up

play in steering rack

rear brakes binding

rear tyres low on tread

windscreen wipers deteriorating

Fail 30 May 2014 86,541 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

light tread damage to rear tyres

o/s/f top suspension mount starting to break up

play in steering rack

rear brakes binding

rear tyres low on tread

windscreen wipers deteriorating

Pass 31 May 2013 73,323 miles

n/s/r brake binding

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

rear brake disc's corroding

screen damage

Fail 24 May 2013 73,261 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r brake binding

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

rear brake disc's corroding

screen damage

Pass 28 May 2012 59,672 miles

both front suspension strut top bearings are worn

Fail 25 May 2012 59,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front suspension strut top bearings are worn

Pass 27 May 2011 47,099 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 47,099 miles

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

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
Full Renault Megane reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EJ08 MHO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ08 MHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EJ08 MHO?

You can check the full history of EJ08 MHO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EJ08 MHO registered?

EJ08 MHO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is EJ08 MHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ08 MHO shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ08 MHO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EJ08 MHO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.