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RO08 FVK

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,276 mi
Last recorded99,276 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 FVK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 99,276 miles

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

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 99,274 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 95,115 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (trailing arm) both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 95,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (trailing arm) both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 93,907 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NSF/OSF ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 89,460 miles

Nearside Front steering inner tie rod slight play

Offside Front steering inner tie rod slight play

Fail 13 Jan 2022 89,460 miles

Nearside Front steering inner tie rod slight play

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

Offside Front steering inner tie rod slight play

Pass 16 Jan 2021 86,033 miles

Both front wipers poor

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 83,224 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 83,224 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 80,924 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 80,924 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 75,878 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Fail 28 Feb 2018 75,878 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

rear discs apear to be rather thin

Pass 25 Feb 2017 69,543 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) on limit ()

Fail 25 Feb 2017 69,543 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) on limit ()

Pass 27 Feb 2016 64,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in inner steering rack joints

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2015 58,194 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 58,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 55,412 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 49,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 49,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 40,998 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 30,550 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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RO08 FVK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RO08 FVK, 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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RO08 FVK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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