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YJ58 GOU

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

95,425 mi
Last recorded95,425 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ58 GOU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 95,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. bothsideas (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 91,843 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 87,343 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides and central (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 87,343 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides and central (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 83,707 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 80,600 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 78,127 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 78,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 76,982 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 76,974 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 71,742 miles

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

Front Play in both inner steering arms/rack

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Also wearing on edges) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Also wearing on edges) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 71,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Play in both inner steering arms/rack

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Also wearing on edges) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Also wearing on edges) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 65,627 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r & o/s/r (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s & o/s (2.7.2a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s on inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s on inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Front n/s & o/s steering rack inner axiel rod joints have slight play

Fail 12 Mar 2018 65,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r & o/s/r (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s & o/s (2.7.2a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s on inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s on inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Front n/s & o/s steering rack inner axiel rod joints have slight play

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s on inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 61,243 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 56,676 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 48,693 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 42,279 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 42,279 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 36,876 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 36,876 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 32,283 miles

Center rear brake lamp disconnected.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished.

Offside front tyre slightly perished.

Offside rear tyre slightly perished.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2011 26,950 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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YJ58 GOU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YJ58 GOU, 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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YJ58 GOU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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