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FE08 LFG

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,067 mi
Last recorded116,067 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 LFG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 116,067 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 116,065 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system behind plastic covers (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 114,232 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 9 Sep 2024 114,231 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 2 Oct 2023 110,242 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 4 Oct 2022 107,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 107,055 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 103,958 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 102,299 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 5 Oct 2020 102,270 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded one of front to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 9 Apr 2019 95,176 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 86,165 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Apr 2018 86,165 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 77,321 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 74,901 miles

Nearside Front play in steering inner arm

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to split and on 4mm

Offside Front play in steering inner arm

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to split and on 4mm

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 69,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2015 69,787 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 62,595 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 57,808 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 47,305 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 43,019 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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FE08 LFG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FE08 LFG, 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 FE08 LFG registered?

FE08 LFG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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