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FV08 YVU

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

45,721 mi
Last recorded45,721 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 YVU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 45,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 45,677 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 45,576 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The rear axle brakes. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded The Nearside rear and Offside rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Slight play in the Nearside front suspension assemblie.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened The Nearside front and Offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

The Nearside rear and Offside rear shock absorber casing corroded.

Pass 19 Sep 2018 44,478 miles

Both rear coil springs are corroded.

The front and rear shock absorber assemblies are corroded.

Fail 8 Aug 2018 44,477 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

The near side front tyre has some minor damage on the outer sidewall.

Pass 7 Aug 2017 40,953 miles

Both rear brake binding slightly.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner disc faces. (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 40,953 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear (7.1.1)

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

1x rear exhaust silencer support rubber heavily deteriorating.

Both rear brake binding slightly.

MIL light on dash.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner disc faces. (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 39,134 miles

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 36,327 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 36,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 32,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic front bumper damaged in places.

The nearside rear and offside rear coil springs corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2014 32,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres are showing some wear and perishing.

Both rear coils springs are corroded.

The front and rear brake discs are heavily worn scored and corroded on the inner surfaces - not seriously weakened or insecure so customer advice only.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 29,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

The front and rear brake discs are in very poor condition due to wear and corrosion.

Fail 29 Jul 2013 29,483 miles

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

The front and rear brake discs are in very poor condition due to wear and corrosion.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 25,079 miles

The front and rear brake discs are showing some signs of wear.

The near side front section of the body has some collision damage.

Pass 1 Aug 2011 20,262 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 YVU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YVU, 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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FV08 YVU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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