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YF08 OYM

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

58,282 mi
Last recorded58,282 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 OYM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 58,282 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2025 57,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear shocker bodies corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2024 56,143 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2023 54,689 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 May 2023 54,689 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2022 53,396 miles

All 4 tyres have slight cracking to treads

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2021 52,136 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 May 2021 52,136 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 50,521 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2019 48,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 45,357 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 May 2017 43,160 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 39,140 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 32,691 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 32,691 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 27,300 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 22,846 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 17,559 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 14,454 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 OYM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YF08 OYM, 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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YF08 OYM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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