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FG08 YGL

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,182 mi
Last recorded91,182 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 YGL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 91,182 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 90,949 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 90,652 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 90,076 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 89,281 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 88,273 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 87,670 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 86,298 miles

n/s front tyre wearing outside edge

play in n/s steering arm

rear brake discs pitted and worn

Fail 26 Apr 2019 86,293 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing outside edge

play in n/s steering arm

rear brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 10 Apr 2018 83,404 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 83,404 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 76,716 miles

all four tyres getting low on tread

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 31 Mar 2017 76,716 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all four tyres getting low on tread

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 7 Apr 2016 70,954 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

play/wear noted in nearside of steering rack

Fail 5 Apr 2016 70,954 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

play/wear noted in nearside of steering rack

Pass 8 Apr 2015 64,863 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

MIL light on

various nails and screws in both rear tyres

Pass 11 Apr 2014 57,356 miles

play/wear noted in steering rack

Fail 10 Apr 2014 57,356 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

play/wear noted in steering rack

Pass 16 Apr 2013 48,169 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 41,252 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 34,591 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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FG08 YGL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FG08 YGL, 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 FG08 YGL registered?

FG08 YGL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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