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YF08 EOW

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,046 mi
Last recorded55,046 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 EOW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 55,046 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jan 2025 50,492 miles

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

both front headlamp lenses faded

nsf inner track arm slight play

osr tyre rubber deteriorated

Fail 7 Nov 2024 50,490 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both front (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 46,864 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 46,860 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 45,996 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1956515 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021
Pass 30 Sep 2020 44,918 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 44,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1956515 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 46,641 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 43,660 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 41,553 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 41,553 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2016 39,318 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2016 39,318 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2015 36,810 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 36,810 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 33,528 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 33,528 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 29,973 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 25,885 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 19,544 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 19,544 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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YF08 EOW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YF08 EOW, 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 YF08 EOW registered?

YF08 EOW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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