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FM08 SWY

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

61,423 mi
Last recorded61,423 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 SWY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 61,423 miles

All brake discs inner faces pitted

Heavy surface corrosion on underbody suspension components

Minor scratching on windscreen swept zone "A"

Nearside rear tyre slight cracking in tread

Fail 20 Jul 2026 61,423 miles

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

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

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

All brake discs inner faces pitted

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Heavy surface corrosion on underbody suspension components

Minor scratching on windscreen swept zone "A"

Nearside rear tyre slight cracking in tread

Pass 24 Jul 2025 58,743 miles

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))

all suspension parts rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2024 57,293 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 57,293 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 54,816 miles

Wipers intermittently not self parking

Fail 20 Jul 2023 54,816 miles

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

Wipers intermittently not self parking

Pass 29 Jun 2022 52,595 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 50,631 miles

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))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 48,413 miles

Front brake discs inner faces slightly rough

Slight play in both sides inner steering track bar knuckles

Fail 7 Aug 2020 48,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs inner faces slightly rough

Slight play in both sides inner steering track bar knuckles

Pass 7 Aug 2019 48,353 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 43,554 miles

Front inner brake pads wearing low

Nearside steering track bar inner knuckle slight play

Offside rear tyre cracking cracking on outer sidewall and in tread

Fail 17 Jul 2018 43,554 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front inner brake pads wearing low

Nearside steering track bar inner knuckle slight play

Offside rear tyre cracking cracking on outer sidewall and in tread

Pass 10 Jul 2017 38,885 miles

Nearside rear brake pads wearing low

Nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Rear tyres perished on outer walls

Fail 10 Jul 2017 38,885 miles

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

Nearside rear brake pads wearing low

Nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Rear tyres perished on outer walls

Pass 15 Jul 2016 35,776 miles

Nearside inner rear brake pad approx 3/4 worn

Nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Rear brake imbalance 23% (max allowed 25%)

Rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Fail 14 Jul 2016 35,776 miles

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

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

Nearside inner rear brake pad approx 3/4 worn

Nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Rear brake imbalance 23% (max allowed 25%)

Rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 20 Jul 2015 30,506 miles

Nearside rearview mirror glass insecure

Rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Fail 20 Jul 2015 30,506 miles

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

Nearside rearview mirror glass insecure

Rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 17 Jul 2014 26,023 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 21,834 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 21,834 miles

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

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

Nearside non-obligatory rearview mirror damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2012 17,312 miles

Nearside front tyre rubbed on outer wall

Nearside wiper blade slight deterioration

Offside front tyre cut in tread (no core visible)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 13,088 miles

Nearside front tyre outer wall cut (no core visible)

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 SWY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SWY, 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 SWY registered?

FM08 SWY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is FM08 SWY safe to buy?

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