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FV08 YVO

2008 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,117 mi
Last recorded92,117 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 YVO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 92,117 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 89,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 88,065 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 84,462 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2023 84,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Oct 2022 82,665 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 79,491 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, benefit of doubt (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, benefit of doubt (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 79,491 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, benefit of doubt (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, benefit of doubt (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 75,186 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 75,186 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 68,145 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 68,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 57,973 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 50,261 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 50,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 44,294 miles

front brake pads appear low

Fail 12 Apr 2016 44,294 miles

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

front brake pads appear low

Pass 17 Apr 2015 40,739 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 37,288 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 33,039 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 28,439 miles

both rear brakes binding near to legal limit recomend early attention

Pass 20 Apr 2011 24,424 miles

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

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

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 YVO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YVO, 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 YVO registered?

FV08 YVO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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The MOT history for FV08 YVO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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