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FP08 RUW

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,023 mi
Last recorded141,023 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 RUW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 141,023 miles

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

Front Inner tie rod has play

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

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

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2025 141,020 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner tie rod has play

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

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

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2024 128,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 123,477 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 123,417 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 116,017 miles

wear nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2021 108,501 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp and sidelight (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp and sidelight (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 108,496 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp and sidelight (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp and sidelight (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 104,636 miles

wear both front tyres

Fail 21 Jul 2020 104,513 miles

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

wear both front tyres

Pass 30 Jul 2019 100,766 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 100,703 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 94,935 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 90,554 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 84,678 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE, CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2015 76,586 miles

Nearside rear wheel slightly mis-shaped

Pass 14 May 2014 69,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 61,716 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 52,918 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 44,636 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 RUW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RUW, 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 RUW registered?

FP08 RUW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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