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EF08 FPL

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,539 mi
Last recorded49,539 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 FPL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 49,539 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 45,738 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 45,738 miles
Pass 6 May 2013 41,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 May 2013 41,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2012 38,518 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 30,869 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 30,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 15,085 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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EF08 FPL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF08 FPL, 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 EF08 FPL registered?

EF08 FPL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is EF08 FPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 FPL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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