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MF08 FCV

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

56,226 mi
Last recorded56,226 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 FCV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 56,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear parking brake just met the requirement

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner back bush strongly advised to replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 56,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear parking brake just met the requirement

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner back bush strongly advised to replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 49,003 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear shocker corroded

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

covers fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2023 49,003 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear shocker corroded

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2022 41,008 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 41,008 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 37,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2020 37,470 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 35,202 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 32,623 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 32,623 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 30,332 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 26,867 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 26,867 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 24,047 miles

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

very slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 14 Feb 2014 20,781 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 17,623 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 14,234 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 10,995 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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MF08 FCV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MF08 FCV, 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 MF08 FCV registered?

MF08 FCV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is MF08 FCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF08 FCV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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