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FG08 BLV

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

45,516 mi
Last recorded45,516 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 BLV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 45,516 miles

Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Dec 2025 45,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 43,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 43,404 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 43,051 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 42,686 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jul 2022 42,666 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2021 42,260 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 42,254 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 41,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2019 39,236 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2018 34,920 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 31,180 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 31,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 29,156 miles

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

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

slight play, steering rack inner joints

Fail 10 Mar 2016 29,134 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

slight play, steering rack inner joints

Pass 11 Mar 2015 27,294 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

spare tyre low 2m

Pass 12 Mar 2014 22,116 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 18,890 miles

n/s/r light lens cracked

smoke emissions quite high for this type of vehicle

Fail 27 Mar 2013 18,874 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s wiper deteriorating

smoke emissions quite high for this type of vehicle

Pass 14 Mar 2012 14,834 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 26 Mar 2011 12,529 miles

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

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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FG08 BLV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FG08 BLV, 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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FG08 BLV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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