CarVerify

Free Car Check

FG08 JGV

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

87,693 mi
Last recorded87,693 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 87,693 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 79,758 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2019 79,758 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 72,024 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 68,162 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc corroded on outer face

play/wear noted in steering rack

Fail 2 May 2017 68,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect too dull (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear brake disc corroded on outer face

play/wear noted in steering rack

Pass 10 May 2016 61,668 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2016 61,668 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 55,694 miles

nearside front tyre worn to zero on both edges

play/wear noted in steering rack

Fail 5 May 2015 55,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn to zero on both edges

play/wear noted in steering rack

Pass 7 Apr 2014 48,861 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

offside headlamp light output slight dull

play/wear noted in steering rack

Fail 7 Apr 2014 48,861 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

offside headlamp light output slight dull

play/wear noted in steering rack

Pass 9 Apr 2013 40,661 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear brake disc and pads heat damage noted

slight bind noted at both rear wheels

slight play/wear noted in steering rack

Fail 9 Apr 2013 40,661 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear brake disc and pads heat damage noted

slight bind noted at both rear wheels

slight play/wear noted in steering rack

Pass 30 Mar 2012 33,318 miles

offside wing repeater cover missing

nearside rear tyre has cut on inner sidewall

Pass 7 Mar 2011 24,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Mar 2011 24,515 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Renault Megane reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FG08 JGV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FG08 JGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FG08 JGV?

You can check the full history of FG08 JGV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FG08 JGV registered?

FG08 JGV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is FG08 JGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 JGV shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG08 JGV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FG08 JGV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.