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DU08 FCE

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,478 mi
Last recorded107,478 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 FCE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 107,478 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 98,055 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

handbrake release button damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2017 97,916 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

handbrake release button damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2016 83,592 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 81,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing outside centre 3/4 [205/55/16v]

o/s/f sidelight slightly dim

Pass 2 Jan 2014 69,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in n/s/f steering rack end

unable to check o/s/r seatbelt due to childseat

Fail 2 Jan 2014 69,592 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

play in n/s/f steering rack end

unable to check o/s/r seatbelt due to childseat

wear on rear brake discs

Pass 5 Jan 2013 55,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators [205/55/16v]

front + rear brake pads possibly wearing slightly low + lip on discs but unable to check properly with wheels on?

slight play in n/s/f steering rack inner joint

unable to check o/s/r seatbelt due to childseat

Pass 14 Jan 2012 40,678 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm, lower on outer edge outside centre 3/4

o/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit [205/55/16h]

Pass 17 Feb 2011 29,424 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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DU08 FCE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU08 FCE, 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 DU08 FCE registered?

DU08 FCE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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