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EF08 FSS

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,089 mi
Last recorded75,089 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 FSS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 75,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 69,377 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Jun 2017 69,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 62,927 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 56,013 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

nsf osf inner rack arm ball joints slight play

Fail 17 Jun 2015 56,013 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

nsf osf inner rack arm ball joints slight play

Pass 12 Jun 2014 50,329 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 50,329 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 43,925 miles

none standard exhaust system fitted noise slightly louder than standard

Fail 11 Jun 2012 41,293 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 41,293 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 32,927 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 FSS is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FSS, 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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EF08 FSS is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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