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EY08 VTE

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,982 mi
Last recorded89,982 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 VTE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 89,982 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 89,982 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 84,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 83,293 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 83,293 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 82,298 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 78,310 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 77,047 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2019 75,315 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 73,719 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 70,645 miles

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

UNDERCOVERS FITTED

Fail 19 Apr 2017 70,645 miles

Central Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

UNDERCOVERS FITTED

Pass 8 Mar 2016 63,517 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

parking brake efforts only just met pass standard

Fail 5 Mar 2015 57,864 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

windscreen wipers slightly juddery

Pass 5 Mar 2015 57,864 miles

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

windscreen wipers slightly juddery

Pass 27 Feb 2014 48,659 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 37,451 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 24,505 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 17,630 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 VTE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VTE, 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 VTE registered?

EY08 VTE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 March 2008.

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