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FL08 OYJ

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

127,151 mi
Last recorded127,151 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 OYJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 127,151 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 127,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced very dim (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 117,864 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 117,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 110,407 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 110,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 101,918 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 101,899 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 95,934 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 95,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side READINGS LOW (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 90,164 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 90,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 86,235 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 80,974 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 74,225 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 65,897 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 65,883 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 58,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 48,708 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 37,183 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 28,096 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 24,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 24,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 15,540 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 12,160 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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FL08 OYJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FL08 OYJ, 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 FL08 OYJ registered?

FL08 OYJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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