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FB57 FAA

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

122,947 mi
Last recorded122,947 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 FAA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 122,947 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 122,947 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 5 May 2016 122,617 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings excessive play in steering rack (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads low

front discs worn

noise on nearside rear wheel

play in offside steering arm

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 1 Jun 2015 115,262 miles

front discs worn

offside front steering arm has light play

Fail 29 May 2015 115,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

front discs worn

offside front steering arm has light play

Pass 20 May 2014 104,374 miles

play in both front steering arms

Fail 19 May 2014 104,374 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 94,836 miles

Nearside Front Wiper Juddering Slightly

Nearside Rack Arm Has Play (slight)

Offside Front Wiper Juddering Slightly

Fail 15 May 2013 94,835 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Rack Arm has Excessive play

Nearside Front Wiper Juddering Slightly

Offside Front Wiper Juddering Slightly

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

Pass 30 May 2012 83,489 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 71,470 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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FB57 FAA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FB57 FAA, 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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FB57 FAA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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The MOT history for FB57 FAA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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