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Renault Megane

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

FM08 MVWMOT history

FM08 MVW is a blue petrol Renault Megane first used on 10 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 79,766 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2024
Mileage
79,766 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2023
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FM08 MVW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

FM08 MVW was last recorded at 79,766 miles on 19 Sept 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,766 miles · 15 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 79,766 miles
  • 2022 – 76,217 miles
  • 2021 – 73,445 miles
  • 2020 – 70,855 miles
  • 2018 – 67,293 miles
  • 2017 – 64,176 miles
  • 2016 – 61,952 miles
  • 2015 – 50,462 miles
  • 2014 – 39,118 miles
  • 2013 – 29,547 miles
  • 2011 – 10,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,766 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,766 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    79,766 miles
    Test number
    856248369210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail79,766 miles (+3,549)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,766 miles
    Test number
    667216229362
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass76,217 miles (+56)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    76,217 miles
    Test number
    593676211491
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail76,161 miles (+2,716)2 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,161 miles
    Test number
    827867759670
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to park brake lever not functioning as intended (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass73,445 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,445 miles
    Test number
    348857606810
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail73,445 miles (+2,590)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,445 miles
    Test number
    278706068299
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass70,855 miles (+58)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,855 miles
    Test number
    439636848362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Fail70,797 miles (+3,504)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,797 miles
    Test number
    853119628252
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPossible movement of front suspension balljoints, unable to ascertain fully owing to movement in track rod ends

  9. Pass67,293 miles (+3,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    67,293 miles
    Test number
    860684706977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass64,176 miles (+2,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    64,176 miles
    Test number
    884333207303
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass61,952 miles (+11,490)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    61,952 miles
    Test number
    317195347415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,462 miles (+11,344)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    50,462 miles
    Test number
    754544657997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,118 miles (+9,571)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    39,118 miles
    Test number
    147547314354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,547 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    29,547 miles
    Test number
    886623033300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteAll road wheels slightly damaged
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail29,547 miles (+3,106)2 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,547 miles
    Test number
    875503633350
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteAll road wheels slightly damaged
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass26,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    26,441 miles
    Test number
    969843983108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. PassMileage not read1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    425597862185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has surface cracks
    • NoteOffside front tyre has surface cracks
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has surface cracks

  18. Pass10,015 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    10,015 miles
    Test number
    118898871117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Questions about FM08 MVW

Does FM08 MVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on FM08 MVW expired on 18 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on FM08 MVW?
The MOT on FM08 MVW expired on 18 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has FM08 MVW done?
FM08 MVW was recorded at 79,766 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2023, an average of 5,703 miles a year.
Has FM08 MVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FM08 MVW has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on FM08 MVW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on FM08 MVW find?
FM08 MVW passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2023 with 10 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted, and 7 more.

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