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MT08 OLO

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

130,708 mi
Last recorded130,708 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 OLO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 130,708 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 130,675 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 125,041 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 121,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 116,125 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 110,430 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 110,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 103,557 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 99,196 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 89,190 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 89,188 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 80,143 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel In near side and offside steering rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 80,138 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel In near side and offside steering rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 69,827 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 69,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 54,795 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 54,795 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 44,742 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 44,742 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 38,502 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 32,762 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 26,998 miles

front discs pitted on inner face

Fail 20 May 2011 26,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front discs pitted on inner face

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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MT08 OLO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 MT08 OLO, 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 MT08 OLO registered?

MT08 OLO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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