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YJ08 LYY

2008 Renault Megan

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

152,050 mi
Last recorded152,050 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megan79,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 LYY
MakeRenault
ModelMegan
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 152,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 142,169 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 150,214 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 150,214 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 120,806 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 120,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 111,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 111,531 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 99,757 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 99,757 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 79,355 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 71,686 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 70,287 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 68,621 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 6 Apr 2016 68,621 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

high level brake light not working

Pass 14 Apr 2015 66,834 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2015 66,832 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 65,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 57,279 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 57,279 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 47,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2011 38,870 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 38,870 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Renault Megan?

Based on 2,939 MOT tests across 230 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
6,350
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
230
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 153
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 66
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 65
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YJ08 LYY is a 2008 Renault Megan in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 79,950 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 Megan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ08 LYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megan typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Megan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YJ08 LYY is a 2008 Renault Megan, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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