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FH08 UHW

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,930 mi
Last recorded71,930 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 UHW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 71,930 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 71,390 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 68,231 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 68,231 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 63,299 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jun 2023 53,893 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 52,946 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 52,919 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 52,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 52,345 miles

Both front brake discs corroded inner side

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead small distortion (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Several small distortions to inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 51,929 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 51,487 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 50,377 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 48,592 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner steering joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 46,368 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 42,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

service due

slight lipped edge to front brake discs

Pass 24 Jun 2013 40,127 miles

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

Wipers becoming poor

Fail 17 Jun 2013 40,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Wipers becoming poor

Pass 21 Jun 2012 33,160 miles

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

vehicle due service

Fail 18 Jun 2012 33,011 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

vehicle due service

Pass 1 Jun 2011 23,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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FH08 UHW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FH08 UHW, 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 FH08 UHW registered?

FH08 UHW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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