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MF08 FBV

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

118,439 mi
Last recorded118,439 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 FBV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 118,439 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 114,219 miles

Offside Rear brakes show signs of overheating

Fail 28 Mar 2025 114,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brakes show signs of overheating

Pass 16 Apr 2024 110,374 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 110,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 105,067 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 99,620 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 99,538 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 94,792 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside rear tyre low in central area

under tray fitted

wear and pitting both front discs

Fail 7 Apr 2021 94,792 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

offside rear tyre low in central area

under tray fitted

wear and pitting both front discs

Pass 8 Apr 2020 91,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both wipers

Pass 20 Mar 2019 81,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 73,214 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 73,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 65,339 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 65,339 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 62,665 miles

corrosion on rear coil springs

wear on rear brake discs

Fail 18 Mar 2016 62,665 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on rear coil springs

wear on rear brake discs

Pass 26 Mar 2015 59,607 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 59,593 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 54,771 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 54,771 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 48,171 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 41,839 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 May 2012 41,839 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 40,830 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 40,830 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nsf steering rack arm/tierod worn at inner ball joint

wipers smearing

front discs and pads worn

rear discs in very poor condition and pads low and binding

unable to test rear wheel besrins as rear brakes seizeed

Pass 28 Feb 2011 34,334 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs starting to score

rear discs starting to score

Fail 28 Feb 2011 34,334 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs starting to score

rear discs starting to score

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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MF08 FBV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MF08 FBV, 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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MF08 FBV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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