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FV08 OFG

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,011 mi
Last recorded132,011 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 OFG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 132,011 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 131,833 miles

Headlamp aim too low not adjusting (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 127,964 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe brackets corroding

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All corrosion on cases (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 127,964 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe brackets corroding

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All corrosion on cases (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 123,764 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 120,347 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 116,740 miles

Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 113,952 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 113,140 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 113,136 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 107,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 96,163 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 84,438 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 74,522 miles

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 10 Oct 2015 74,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint BOTTOM ARM BALL JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working ALSO OFFSIDE REAR (1.1.C.1d)

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 17 Oct 2014 62,296 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 62,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 52,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn to wear markers

Pass 17 Oct 2012 41,034 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 30,148 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 30,148 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 26,092 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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FV08 OFG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FV08 OFG, 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 FV08 OFG registered?

FV08 OFG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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