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FB57 FCF

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

164,294 mi
Last recorded164,294 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 FCF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 164,294 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2023 164,279 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 154,925 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2021 149,546 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre badly worn on inner

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 149,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced water on inside of lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre badly worn on inner

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 146,048 miles

poor pattern on headlights

Fail 16 Jan 2020 145,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

osr number plate light number light not working

rear discs poor condition

bind osr brake

poor pattern on headlights

Pass 18 Jan 2019 135,311 miles

N/s headlamp beam image weak

Fail 18 Jan 2019 135,311 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

N/s headlamp beam image weak

N/s mirror severely damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2018 121,495 miles

N/s mirror glass cracked

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Wiper blades worn

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 121,495 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

N/s mirror glass cracked

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Wiper blades worn

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 108,174 miles

Both front tyres worn low on shoulders

Centre exhaust mounting perished

N/s mirror glass cracked

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 108,174 miles

Both front tyres worn low on shoulders

Centre exhaust mounting perished

N/s mirror glass cracked

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 95,247 miles

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

N/S inner steering rack joint worn, advise urgent attention

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 95,247 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

N/S inner steering rack joint worn, advise urgent attention

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 82,956 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s wing mirror glass damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r and o/s/r brakes slight brake bind

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2014 69,245 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight binding on both rear brakes

Pass 23 Jan 2013 55,648 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 55,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear wiper blade needs replacing

Pass 19 Jan 2012 39,431 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r preventing inspection of seat belt

Fail 19 Jan 2012 39,430 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted n/s/r preventing inspection of seat belt

Pass 24 Jan 2011 23,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jan 2011 23,351 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 FCF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 FCF, 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 FCF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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