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S77 FMC

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

79,006 mi
Last recorded79,006 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS77 FMC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 79,006 miles

Corrosion on brake hose ferules and various brake pipes.

Minor engine / gearbox oil leak.

Minor impact damage to front wheel rims.

Offside reg plate lamp , lens missing.

Slight wear in nearside front lower balljoint.

Wear / play in steering rack on both sides.

corrosion on suspension in general.

Fail 20 Oct 2025 79,005 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Corrosion on brake hose ferules and various brake pipes.

Minor engine / gearbox oil leak.

Minor impact damage to front wheel rims.

Offside reg plate lamp , lens missing.

Slight wear in nearside front lower balljoint.

Wear / play in steering rack on both sides.

corrosion on suspension in general.

nearside headlamp lens slightly opaque.

Pass 30 Oct 2024 75,732 miles

Both front wheel rims , slight impact damage , inner beads.

Corrosion on all suspension components esp rear springs and shockers.

Corrosion on brake hose ferroules and various brake pipes.

Front brake pads around 80-85% worn.

Headlamp lenses beccoming opaque , esp offside.

Minor ageing cracks in both rear tyres. Screw in nearside rear tyre tread.

Minor engine / gearbox oil leak.

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

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

Offside reg plate lamp , lens missing.

Wear / play in steering rack on both sides.

Wear in nearside front lower balljoint.

Fail 28 Oct 2024 75,728 miles

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

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

Both front wheel rims , slight impact damage , inner beads.

Corrosion on all suspension components esp rear springs and shockers.

Corrosion on brake hose ferroules and various brake pipes.

Front ABS cables insecure on lower arms.

Front brake pads around 80-85% worn.

Headlamp lenses beccoming opaque , esp offside.

Minor ageing cracks in both rear tyres. Screw in nearside rear tyre tread.

Minor engine / gearbox oil leak.

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

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

Offside reg plate lamp , lens missing.

Wear / play in steering rack on both sides.

Wear in nearside front lower balljoint.

Pass 3 Nov 2023 72,645 miles

Both front wheel rims , slight impact damage to inner beads.

Corrosion on all suspension components and brake hose ferroules.

Front abs cables not clipped to lower suspension arms.

Front brake pads around 70% worn.

Headlamp lenses slightly opaque.

Minor engine / gearbox oil leak.

Offside number plate lamp , lens missing.

Parking brake lever mechanism appears worn.

Slight wear / play in steering rack on both sides.

Wear / play in both front lower balljoints , moreso in offside.

Fail 3 Nov 2023 72,645 miles

Both front wheel rims , slight impact damage to inner beads.

Corrosion on all suspension components and brake hose ferroules.

Front abs cables not clipped to lower suspension arms.

Front brake pads around 70% worn.

Headlamp lenses slightly opaque.

Minor engine / gearbox oil leak.

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

Offside number plate lamp , lens missing.

Parking brake lever mechanism appears worn.

Slight wear / play in steering rack on both sides.

Wear / play in both front lower balljoints , moreso in offside.

Pass 17 Oct 2022 69,637 miles

Corrosion and wear on both rear brake discs.

Front lower balljoint clips corroded fror abs cables.

General light corrosion on suspension etc.

Nearside outer c/v boot pin holed.

Rear brakes, neither foot or parking brake locking up, parking brake efficiency just passed at 17%.

Slight engine oil leak.

Slight wear in steering rack , both sides.

Pass 19 Oct 2021 66,160 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded.

Offside front wheel rim , slight impact damage to inner bead.

Parking brake not locking up on either rear wheel.

Slight bind , nearside rear brake.

Slight run out in nearside rear brake disc.

Fail 18 Oct 2021 66,160 miles

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

Battery clamp bolt loose.

Both rear brake discs corroded.

Offside front wheel rim , slight impact damage to inner bead.

Parking brake not locking up on either rear wheel.

Slight bind , nearside rear brake.

Slight run out in nearside rear brake disc.

Pass 19 Oct 2020 63,972 miles

Both front tyres, outer walls worn, esp nearside.

Both front wheel rims, impact damage to inner beads.

Footbrake and parking brake not locking up on either rear wheel.

Rear brake pads appear around 70% worn, corrosion on rear brake discs.

Slight bind on nearside rear brake.

Wear / play in nearside track rod end.

Wear / play in offside lower balljoint.

Fail 19 Oct 2020 63,972 miles

Both front tyres, outer walls worn, esp nearside.

Both front wheel rims, impact damage to inner beads.

Footbrake and parking brake not locking up on either rear wheel.

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

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

Rear brake pads appear around 70% worn, corrosion on rear brake discs.

Slight bind on nearside rear brake.

Wear / play in nearside track rod end.

Wear / play in offside lower balljoint.

Pass 26 Apr 2019 58,421 miles

General corrosion started on suspension.

Slight wear / play in offside track rod end.

Fail 26 Apr 2019 58,421 miles

General corrosion started on suspension.

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

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

Slight wear / play in offside track rod end.

Pass 23 Apr 2018 53,320 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 53,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres have cracking to outer edges

Pass 12 Apr 2017 51,671 miles

N/S and O/S rear tyres cracking due to age but no cords showing

Pass 11 Apr 2016 48,828 miles

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

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

WING DAMAGE ON N/S FRONT WING

Pass 5 May 2015 45,990 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 45,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 34,209 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 22,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 19 Apr 2012 22,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2011 16,860 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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S77 FMC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 S77 FMC, 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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S77 FMC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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