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DU08 FCN

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

45,817 mi
Last recorded45,817 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 FCN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 45,817 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 45,817 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 43,894 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

near side rear tyre side wall perrished

Fail 20 Apr 2017 43,894 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

near side rear tyre side wall perrished

Pass 6 Apr 2016 41,967 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 40,288 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2014 36,623 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 36,623 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 35,464 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 35,464 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 32,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 32,291 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 30,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 FCN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DU08 FCN, 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 FCN registered?

DU08 FCN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is DU08 FCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU08 FCN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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