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EF08 FRX

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,265 mi
Last recorded104,265 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 FRX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 104,265 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 May 2022 104,265 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive unable to fully inspect as under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 102,121 miles

heavy buckle to n/s rear alloy wheel inner rim

play detected in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 3 Aug 2020 100,183 miles

heavy oil residue under car(belly pan fitted)

play in o/s front hub area(suspect inner rack joint)

Pass 12 Jun 2019 96,451 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jun 2018 93,289 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

play in both inner rack joint

rear inner brake pads look low recommend inspection

Fail 20 Jun 2018 93,289 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

play in both inner rack joint

rear inner brake pads look low recommend inspection

Pass 9 Jun 2017 89,737 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 89,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 85,986 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 73,306 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play in both steering arm joints

Pass 17 Apr 2014 60,563 miles

engine undertray fitted

nearside front tyre on legal limit(strong advise)

offside front tyre on 2mm tread(strong advise)

rear brake discs heavily worn

slight play in both steering track rod arms

stonechips in front screen

Pass 23 Apr 2013 47,805 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 39,701 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 39,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 31,304 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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EF08 FRX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF08 FRX, 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 FRX registered?

EF08 FRX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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