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MF08 FHN

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,472 mi
Last recorded89,472 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 FHN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 89,472 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2026 89,472 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 86,069 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf,osr, nsr . (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 86,067 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf,osr, nsr . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 81,902 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf, nsf. (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2024 81,888 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf, nsf. (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2023 75,916 miles

Front Both Top shocker bearing has wear or free play

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 66,150 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 61,590 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear shockers slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2020 45,633 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 43,799 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 43,799 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 41,006 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 38,708 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 38,708 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 35,473 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 31,954 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 28,152 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 28,152 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 21,067 miles

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

rear brakes binding on slightly

slight play in the offside front steering arm

Pass 21 Mar 2013 21,067 miles

rear brakes binding on slightly

slight play in the offside front steering arm

Pass 27 Mar 2012 17,717 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 13,447 miles

Offside front tyre cut (strong advise).

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 FHN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 FHN, 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 FHN registered?

MF08 FHN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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