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EJ08 FTD

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,380 mi
Last recorded112,380 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 FTD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 112,380 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 104,265 miles

Both front suspension top mounts noisy

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 99,127 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 99,119 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 96,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 87,641 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2022 87,620 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Upper shock mount/ bearing worn

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Upper shock mount/bearing worn

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

various component corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2021 79,654 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 79,653 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 77,574 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2019 73,283 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 May 2018 67,984 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2017 62,139 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2016 55,935 miles

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 15 May 2015 49,048 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r tyre becoming low

play in n/s/f inner rack ball joint becoming excessive

Fail 15 May 2015 49,046 miles

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

front brake discs becoming corroded

front brake pads becoming low

n/s/f tyre becoming low

n/s/r tyre becoming low

play in n/s/f inner rack ball joint becoming excessive

rear brake pads becoming low

Pass 19 May 2014 42,390 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering joint

Pass 21 May 2013 35,803 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 28,709 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 21,811 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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EJ08 FTD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EJ08 FTD, 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 EJ08 FTD registered?

EJ08 FTD is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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