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EY08 VRL

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

52,297 mi
Last recorded52,297 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 VRL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 52,297 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 52,297 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 50,841 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 48,727 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 47,775 miles

Nearside Front slightly weak beam pattern

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 45,377 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 45,357 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

lumpy idle misfire

Pass 20 Feb 2018 43,893 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 40,547 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 39,059 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 35,243 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 33,141 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 29,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 26,449 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 26,449 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 21,865 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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EY08 VRL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VRL, 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 EY08 VRL registered?

EY08 VRL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is EY08 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 VRL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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