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MW08 OFV

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,881 mi
Last recorded96,881 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 OFV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 96,881 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 95,791 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 95,762 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside washer jet broken and also connecting hose (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 94,399 miles

Offside Front top mount noisy

Pass 17 Aug 2023 92,840 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 90,705 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 88,850 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 25 Aug 2020 87,645 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 84,911 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2019 84,906 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2018 81,398 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 81,396 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 76,716 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 72,132 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2015 67,065 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 63,233 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 57,511 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 52,654 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 48,573 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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MW08 OFV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MW08 OFV, 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 MW08 OFV registered?

MW08 OFV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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