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FM08 SVR

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

171,879 mi
Last recorded171,879 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 SVR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 171,879 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 164,199 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view grazed (3.2 (a) (i))

both front top strut mount bearings worn

Fail 20 Jun 2024 163,509 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect light intensity reduced (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect light intensity reduced (4.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 156,329 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber top mount worn

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 153,629 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear only work with boot open (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber top mount worn

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 141,267 miles

Nearside Rear axle pivot bush deteriorated

Offside Rear axle pivot bush deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear and centre exhaust hangers sevearly deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2022 141,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear axle pivot bush deteriorated

Offside Rear axle pivot bush deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear and centre exhaust hangers sevearly deteriorated

tail gate wont open

Pass 8 Jul 2021 129,353 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 129,353 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 113,759 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 108,764 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 104,147 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight deformed on inner surface

Pass 17 Mar 2016 98,084 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 87,238 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 75,064 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 62,387 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 62,373 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 51,570 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 35,370 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 SVR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SVR, 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 SVR registered?

FM08 SVR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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The MOT history for FM08 SVR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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