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FE08 URP

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,838 mi
Last recorded110,838 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 URP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 110,838 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 105,483 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and rears pitted on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working doesn't illuminate (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracked and perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 105,483 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and rears pitted on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working doesn't illuminate (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracked and perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 104,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 93,568 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 80,313 miles

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

Offside Front water in headlamp unit

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 80,313 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front water in headlamp unit

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 75,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone mounting bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 75,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer tread exposing cords worn on outer edge205/50 zr17 93w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 71,481 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 62,552 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jan 2019 62,552 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2018 60,994 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2018 60,994 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2017 49,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 49,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 40,648 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 36,405 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 36,405 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 30,365 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 24,523 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 19,761 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 19,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2011 15,014 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 URP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 URP, 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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FE08 URP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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