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MF08 LTE

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,484 mi
Last recorded70,484 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 LTE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 70,484 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ( inner tie rod joint ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 70,484 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play ( inner tie rod join ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ( inner tie rod joint ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 66,890 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

play in inner rack joint(s)

Pass 2 Jan 2024 64,216 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jan 2024 64,216 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jan 2023 58,618 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Dec 2021 54,917 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jan 2021 46,163 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 34,484 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 34,484 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 29,249 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both osf and nsf,advise (2.7.2a)

Front both inner rack ends have play,advise

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules advise (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules osr both hoses,advise (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 May 2017 26,373 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2017 26,373 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working and offside (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 23,284 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 23,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 19,652 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 16,609 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing uneven

Pass 14 May 2013 13,766 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 11,205 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 7,800 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 LTE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LTE, 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 LTE registered?

MF08 LTE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is MF08 LTE safe to buy?

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