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MM08 FWU

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,977 mi
Last recorded64,977 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 FWU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 64,977 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 64,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 61,188 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 61,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 57,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 53,459 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 49,227 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 49,227 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Loose connection. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 45,919 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 39,527 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear and offside rear brake pads worn very thin close to 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside lower area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp nearside rear and offside rear position lights slight flickering when indicators/hazards operated (4.2.3 (c))

power steering rack assembly nearside and offside track rods inner joints play

Fail 24 Apr 2019 39,527 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps nearside rear and offside rear (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear and offside rear brake pads worn very thin close to 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside lower area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp nearside rear and offside rear position lights slight flickering when indicators/hazards operated (4.2.3 (c))

power steering rack assembly nearside and offside track rods inner joints play

Pass 25 Apr 2018 33,812 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear and offside rear brake pads worn low (3.5.1g)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp nearside and offside position lights slight flickering when indicators/hazards operated (1.1.A.3f)

power steering rack assembly offside track rod inner joint slight play

Pass 12 May 2017 28,761 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 27,569 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly rear pads low

Fail 17 May 2016 27,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly rear pads low

Pass 18 May 2015 25,346 miles

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

ns wiper starting to leave streaks

Pass 21 May 2014 20,248 miles

offside wiper starting to smear

Pass 17 May 2013 17,167 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 12,877 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 8,264 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 8,264 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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MM08 FWU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MM08 FWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MM08 FWU registered?

MM08 FWU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is MM08 FWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM08 FWU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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