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MF08 FFS

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,186 mi
Last recorded120,186 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 FFS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 120,186 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 120,186 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 118,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge, 2055017. (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 118,139 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge, 2055017. (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 110,634 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 110,634 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 (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 100,842 miles

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 92,172 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both side top mounting bearing or bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side tyre outer sidewall cracking /perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side tyre outer sidewall cracking /perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 92,171 miles

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both side top mounting bearing or bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side tyre outer sidewall cracking /perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side tyre outer sidewall cracking /perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 87,247 miles

Front Top mount bearings slightly rough when turned both sides

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 87,247 miles

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

Front Top mount bearings slightly rough when turned both sides

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 79,761 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underneath components

Fail 21 Mar 2019 79,761 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))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underneath components

Pass 16 Apr 2018 72,301 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 72,295 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Tie/track rod arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 63,384 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 56,382 miles

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

play in rack ends

Fail 14 Mar 2016 56,380 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

play in rack ends

Pass 10 Mar 2015 49,715 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 49,711 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 43,042 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Mar 2013 36,138 miles

slight play in steering rack nsf

Pass 8 Mar 2012 28,932 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 21,224 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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 FFS is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FFS, 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 FFS is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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