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OY08 OLO

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,985 mi
Last recorded117,985 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 OLO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 117,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 117,282 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 117,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 114,171 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s + o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Nov 2021 108,525 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Flashes with indicator. (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded.

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded.

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 108,521 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Flashes with indicator. (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded.

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded.

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 101,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Fouling on driveshaft. (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded.

Offside Registration light has a reduced light output.

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 101,817 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Fouling on driveshaft. (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded.

Offside Registration light has a reduced light output.

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 94,465 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 94,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2018 86,552 miles

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

Offside Front window not working

engine covers / under trays fitted

service warning lamp on

Fail 25 Jul 2018 86,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front window not working

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

service warning lamp on

Pass 31 Jul 2017 80,113 miles

Engine covers / under trays fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 79,991 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers / under trays fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 73,079 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 71,920 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

play in steering inner joints

Fail 1 Mar 2016 71,920 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

play in steering inner joints

Pass 13 Mar 2015 61,092 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 54,632 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 47,178 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 43,083 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs getting worn / lipped

Pass 24 Mar 2011 32,082 miles

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

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

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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OY08 OLO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OY08 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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OY08 OLO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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