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YA08 GMV

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,849 mi
Last recorded90,849 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 GMV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 90,849 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 88,987 miles

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

Front offside top mounting slightly stiff

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear subframe bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Nov 2023 86,796 miles

Centre and rear exhaust rubber mountings slightly perished

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

Front offside top mounting slightly stiff

Front tyres cracking/perishing slightly in tread

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2022 84,472 miles

Centre and rear exhaust rubber mountings slightly perished

Front offside top mounting slightly stiff

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 84,472 miles

Centre and rear exhaust rubber mountings slightly perished

Front offside top mounting slightly stiff

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 82,294 miles

Centre and rear exhaust rubber mountings slightly perished

Front offside top mounting slightly stiff

Fail 15 Nov 2021 82,294 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Centre and rear exhaust rubber mountings slightly perished

Front offside top mounting slightly stiff

Pass 19 Nov 2020 80,025 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 79,927 miles

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

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

both front and nearside rear tyres badly worn on edges and cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 31 Oct 2019 77,164 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both front and nearside rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2018 50,251 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 73,557 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 68,520 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement *Borderline pass* (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 63,486 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 59,727 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 59,643 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 57,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 4 Nov 2013 54,805 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 47,498 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 36,263 miles

rear brake discs corroding

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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YA08 GMV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YA08 GMV, 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 YA08 GMV registered?

YA08 GMV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 July 2008.

Is YA08 GMV safe to buy?

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