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FG08 EWH

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,853 mi
Last recorded85,853 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 EWH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 85,853 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jul 2024 77,311 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT. (2.1.1 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 74,075 miles

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays obscuring components

Pass 25 May 2021 74,054 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays obscuring components

Fail 21 May 2021 74,054 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays obscuring components

Pass 25 Oct 2018 73,999 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 73,999 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2016 70,106 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2015 64,360 miles

play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 13 Oct 2015 64,360 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 1 Oct 2014 57,175 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 57,174 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 50,776 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 50,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 44,817 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 40,169 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 35,820 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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FG08 EWH is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FG08 EWH, 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 FG08 EWH registered?

FG08 EWH is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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