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FT08 LYY

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,415 mi
Last recorded103,415 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 LYY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 May 2025 103,415 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre and rear exhaust mounts snapped, resting on rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 96,345 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 96,345 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 89,146 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both os and ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both os and ns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 82,217 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside 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 12 Jun 2021 76,330 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 76,330 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 71,774 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 69,408 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 69,408 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 59,035 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 59,035 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 51,355 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot shock mount (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot shock mount (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 45,343 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 38,518 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Aug 2014 38,518 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Sep 2013 33,434 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 28,960 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Sep 2011 24,427 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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FT08 LYY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FT08 LYY, 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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FT08 LYY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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