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MF08 MKV

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,529 mi
Last recorded141,529 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 141,529 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 141,529 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 130,318 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub swivel bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub swivel bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp broken, exhaust still secure

heat shield loose

Fail 16 Aug 2024 130,318 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub swivel bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub swivel bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp broken, exhaust still secure

heat shield loose

Pass 14 Aug 2023 125,544 miles

exhaust heatshields insecure insecure

Fail 14 Aug 2023 125,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust heatshields insecure insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2022 115,620 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost - slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 114,741 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 114,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub locating rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub locating rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 103,358 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 96,071 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 92,151 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 88,325 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 82,679 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 76,805 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 69,118 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 61,693 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 61,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 59,118 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 46,510 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 MKV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 MKV, 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 MKV registered?

MF08 MKV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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