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MF08 FEX

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,665 mi
Last recorded91,665 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 91,665 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 87,787 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 87,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 83,470 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 83,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 76,468 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 69,735 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides pale (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 65,051 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 65,051 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner wing liner loose

Pass 12 Apr 2018 56,771 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 56,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 46,766 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 45,400 miles

Front Both front tyres have cuts but do not expose cords or threads.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Wiper is showing signs of wear.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 41,403 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 38,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight cut on the offside front tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2013 32,414 miles

Cut in osf tyre.

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

Fail 29 Mar 2013 32,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Cut in osf tyre.

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 25,498 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 17,937 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 FEX 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 FEX, 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 FEX registered?

MF08 FEX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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