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Y8 APJ

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,597 mi
Last recorded93,597 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 APJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 93,597 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 93,597 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 89,922 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 86,714 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 86,714 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 83,633 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 83,623 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 80,186 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 80,186 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 76,795 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 76,795 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 73,078 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 73,078 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 67,860 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 67,860 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 63,183 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 63,183 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 58,555 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 58,555 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 53,870 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 48,839 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 48,839 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer front bracket detached from pipe but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 7 Apr 2014 43,302 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 43,302 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 36,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2013 36,929 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 30,847 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 24,183 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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Y8 APJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y8 APJ, 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 Y8 APJ registered?

Y8 APJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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