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FB57 FDP

2008 Renault Megane Scenic

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

251,699 mi
Last recorded251,699 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane Scenic71,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 FDP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 251,699 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 244,000 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/r tyre small cuts

Fail 13 Jul 2015 244,000 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/r tyre small cuts

Fail 13 Jul 2015 243,997 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise from offside front strut top

Pass 13 Jan 2015 233,929 miles

Brake & clutch pedal anti-slip rubbers worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 224,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 14 Jul 2014 224,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 9 Jan 2014 197,392 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 197,190 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 171,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear wiper split

Fail 21 Jun 2013 171,208 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Jul 2012 128,882 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Jan 2012 125,416 miles

N/S/F tyre worn low on inside edge

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

O/S/R brake binding slightly

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

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

Slight movement in O/S/F steering arm

Fail 18 Jan 2012 125,281 miles

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

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

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

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

N/S/F tyre worn low on inside edge

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

O/S/R brake binding slightly

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

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

Slight movement in O/S/F steering arm

Pass 26 Jan 2011 111,077 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane Scenic?

Based on 1,818,845 MOT tests across 145,724 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
145,724
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 116,922
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,848
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 66,630
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 58,928
Registration plate lamp not working 55,988
Full Renault Megane Scenic reliability report

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FB57 FDP is a 2008 Renault Megane Scenic in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 71,280 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 Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 116,922 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FB57 FDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Megane Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FB57 FDP is a 2008 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 5 February 2008.

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