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FM08 MYF

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,268 mi
Last recorded136,268 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 MYF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 136,268 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bad crack noise from steering rack

fumes entering cabin

Fail 27 Jun 2022 136,268 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bad crack noise from steering rack

fumes entering cabin

Pass 2 Jul 2021 131,420 miles

All 4 road springs corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 23 Mar 2020 124,394 miles

Both rear springs slightly corroded.

Pass 19 Mar 2019 117,528 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish.

Fail 18 Mar 2019 117,528 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure tailbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 21 Mar 2018 110,784 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 105,942 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 103,269 miles

Pedal rubbers worn

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessively worn ()

Fail 4 Jul 2016 103,269 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pedal rubbers worn

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessively worn ()

Fail 19 Jun 2015 97,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

check injection light on dash

high level brake light inop

Pass 19 Jun 2015 97,672 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

check injection light on dash

high level brake light inop

Pass 5 Jul 2014 67,375 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 67,375 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 30,020 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 30,020 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs inside edge corroded

rear brake discs corroded inside edge

Pass 21 Jun 2012 25,489 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 20,031 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 MYF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM08 MYF, 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 FM08 MYF registered?

FM08 MYF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is FM08 MYF safe to buy?

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