CarVerify

Free Car Check

EY08 OBE

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

78,165 mi
Last recorded78,165 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationEY08 OBE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 78,165 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 65,915 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 63,752 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 60,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 56,111 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 52,532 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 50,594 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2019 46,828 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 43,359 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 41,287 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 37,905 miles

Front front brake discs have slight lip on edges

Front front brake pads looking low

Fail 24 Feb 2016 37,905 miles

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

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

Front front brake discs have slight lip on edges

Front front brake pads looking low

Pass 23 Feb 2015 30,845 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 27,216 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres sidewalls + treads cracked

o/s/r tyre sidewall + tread cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2013 24,205 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 19,391 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 14,049 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
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

EY08 OBE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 EY08 OBE, 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 EY08 OBE?

You can check the full history of EY08 OBE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EY08 OBE registered?

EY08 OBE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is EY08 OBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 OBE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EY08 OBE 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 EY08 OBE. 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.