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FM08 MWC

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,217 mi
Last recorded146,217 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 MWC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2025 146,217 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 145,898 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 136,678 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 136,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator x 2 (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 123,019 miles

Rear Corrosion on both shock absorbers

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 123,011 miles

Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Both joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Corrosion on both shock absorbers

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 121,163 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2019 117,082 miles

Nearside Front Outer n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges tyre on its legal limit.

Offside Front Lower a/b/s lower bracket rusted away.

Offside Front Lower slight play in steering arm.

Offside Front Outer o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges,tyre on its legal limit.

Offside Front Outer slight play in steering arm.

Offside Rear nail in o/s/r tyre also tyre getting low 2mm.

Fail 30 Apr 2019 117,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s/f dipped beam not working. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working o/s/f side light not working. (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s/r lower number plate lights not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges tyre on its legal limit.

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements when stop light/side light operated each light effect each light. (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower a/b/s lower bracket rusted away.

Offside Front Lower slight play in steering arm.

Offside Front Outer o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges,tyre on its legal limit.

Offside Front Outer slight play in steering arm.

Offside Rear nail in o/s/r tyre also tyre getting low 2mm.

Pass 31 Aug 2017 110,665 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 104,183 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jul 2015 101,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs deteriorating

slight play in off side rear wheel bearing

slight play in steering r45ack ball joints

Pass 13 Jul 2015 101,338 miles

front discs deteriorating

slight play in off side rear wheel bearing

slight play in steering r45ack ball joints

Fail 4 Jul 2014 82,973 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 4 Jul 2014 82,973 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 8 Jul 2013 64,695 miles

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

front top suspension bearings notchy

Pass 11 Jun 2012 38,935 miles

o/s/f suspension top mouning has slight rough movement

Pass 6 Jul 2011 19,601 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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FM08 MWC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FM08 MWC, 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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FM08 MWC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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