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MF08 FJU

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,730 mi
Last recorded93,730 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 FJU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 93,730 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 89,963 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play torque links - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion to rear axle

Pass 12 Nov 2021 82,573 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 74,223 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 71,458 miles

slight damage to tyre side walls

Pass 21 Mar 2017 64,006 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall, cords not exposed

Pass 17 Mar 2016 57,732 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 16 Mar 2016 57,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 18 Mar 2015 51,736 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

reversing light not working

Fail 17 Mar 2015 51,728 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

reversing light not working

Pass 31 Mar 2014 46,631 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 46,627 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 41,857 miles

front tyres worn on edges & rear starting step

rear discs discoloured

Pass 28 Mar 2012 37,556 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 32,885 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joint on nearside

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 FJU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJU, 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 FJU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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