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FV08 OGE

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,487 mi
Last recorded108,487 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 OGE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 108,487 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Play in nearside front steering rack arm

Play in offside front steering rack arm

Fail 3 Oct 2025 108,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Play in nearside front steering rack arm

Play in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 4 Oct 2024 97,154 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 80,617 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 72,568 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 63,916 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroding on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 62,779 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 61,215 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 58,021 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Fail 18 Sep 2018 58,018 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 22 Sep 2017 55,773 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 53,178 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 49,441 miles

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

play in rack joints

Pass 9 Sep 2014 45,652 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 42,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2014 42,786 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake is binding slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2013 35,347 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 35,347 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2012 30,845 miles

nearside front tyre close to markers

offside rear seat base insecure at front of seat

Pass 16 Mar 2011 25,020 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 OGE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel 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 FV08 OGE, 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 OGE registered?

FV08 OGE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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