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FL08 VMZ

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

122,182 mi
Last recorded122,182 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 VMZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 122,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 118,784 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 115,355 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 111,941 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 108,881 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 106,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 104,066 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 100,144 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 96,015 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 91,897 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 87,278 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 79,791 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 79,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 71,742 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 53,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 34,784 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 30,129 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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FL08 VMZ 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 94.1%.

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 FL08 VMZ, 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 FL08 VMZ registered?

FL08 VMZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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