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YJ08 FOF

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

72,316 mi
Last recorded72,316 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 FOF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 72,316 miles

Engine cover and Undertray fitted

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 72,316 miles

Engine cover and Undertray fitted

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 71,310 miles

Engine cover and Undertray fitted

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 71,310 miles

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

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

Engine cover and Undertray fitted

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 68,436 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2024 68,436 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2023 67,250 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2022 64,495 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 64,495 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 62,530 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 61,836 miles

Both front suspension top mountings noisey when turned by hand

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight play

Pass 12 Feb 2019 58,647 miles

Both front top mountings slightly noisey when turning

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 58,647 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Both front top mountings slightly noisey when turning

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 54,288 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted (as standard) obscuring some testable items

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 50,646 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside front tyre,sidewall perished

Fail 14 Feb 2017 50,646 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside front tyre,sidewall perished

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 45,954 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 40,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight uneven tread wear to both rear tyres

Fail 20 Feb 2015 40,765 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight uneven tread wear to both rear tyres

Pass 25 Feb 2014 35,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 29,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 22,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2011 17,362 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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YJ08 FOF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YJ08 FOF, 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 YJ08 FOF registered?

YJ08 FOF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is YJ08 FOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ08 FOF shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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