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PF08 FFT

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,722 mi
Last recorded123,722 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 FFT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 123,722 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 123,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 120,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 120,062 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly broken not holding on (1.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 115,123 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both headlights faded

Pass 6 Jan 2023 110,733 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both n/s and o/s. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both n/s and o/s. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 110,732 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both n/s and o/s. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both n/s and o/s. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 104,896 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 99,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive from drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2021 99,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive from drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2020 83,434 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 79,343 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 73,903 miles

both front tyres close to limit .......

Pass 2 May 2017 68,399 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 62,656 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 62,653 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding also cannot test this wheel bearing.... (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate L/H very dull.... (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 13 May 2015 55,380 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 44,322 miles

n/s/f tyre tread close to limit .......

Pass 17 May 2013 34,287 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 29,642 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 25,857 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres down to 3mm

strongly advise front tyres to be changed down to 2mm

Fail 17 May 2011 25,857 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s and o/s rear tyres down to 3mm

strongly advise front tyres to be changed down to 2mm

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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PF08 FFT is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PF08 FFT, 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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PF08 FFT is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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