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GY08 YSJ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

54,296 mi
Last recorded54,296 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 YSJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 54,296 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

poor beam patterns to both headlamps

Fail 11 Mar 2026 54,296 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

poor beam patterns to both headlamps

Pass 14 Mar 2025 47,019 miles

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

poor beam patterns to both headlamps

slight damage to n/s mirror glass

Pass 14 Mar 2024 41,256 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 35,378 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

some damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 24 Mar 2022 31,469 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 31,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 29,382 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 29,382 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 25,475 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 24,755 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 21,263 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 21,263 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 20,937 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Feb 2018 20,937 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 20,764 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

enginecover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

undertray fitted obscuring some underside items

Pass 11 Feb 2016 20,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Rear nearside and offside child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 4 Feb 2015 19,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front outer tyre wearing

offside front outer tyre wearing

Pass 4 Feb 2014 18,292 miles

nearside front outer tyre wearing

offside front outer tyre wearing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 17,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre,inner and outer edge getting thin.

Offside front tyre inner edge getting thin.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 16,095 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2011 14,256 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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GY08 YSJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GY08 YSJ, 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 GY08 YSJ registered?

GY08 YSJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2008.

Is GY08 YSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY08 YSJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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