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FP08 FWR

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,342 mi
Last recorded58,342 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 FWR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 58,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 51,594 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2025 51,594 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 45,370 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 43,661 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (left and right) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (left and right) (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 43,661 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (left and right) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (left and right) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 42,083 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 40,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 38,415 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 38,415 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 35,950 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 33,083 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 29,960 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 25,976 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 22,079 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 18,935 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 16,359 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 13,134 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 13,134 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 9,918 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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FP08 FWR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FP08 FWR, 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 FP08 FWR registered?

FP08 FWR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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