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LY08 FTZ

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,307 mi
Last recorded100,307 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 FTZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 100,307 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 100,307 miles

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))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 83,187 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 69,757 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Pass 20 Oct 2022 61,320 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 61,114 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 60,438 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 60,438 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 59,931 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 59,929 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 58,675 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack ends X2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 58,668 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack ends X2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 57,235 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 55,525 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 55,525 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 51,702 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 47,971 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 45,038 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 42,905 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 42,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 40,809 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

hand brake lever handle cover insecure

osf, nsf, osr, tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 21 Jun 2011 37,357 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 37,357 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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LY08 FTZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LY08 FTZ, 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 LY08 FTZ registered?

LY08 FTZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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