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FD08 FTK

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,952 mi
Last recorded99,952 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 FTK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 99,952 miles

Drivers seat has slight movement in rails but securely fixed

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 87,069 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 65,284 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 65,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 42,337 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 39,560 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 39,559 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 May 2013 33,937 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)

Fail 6 May 2013 33,937 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 10 Apr 2012 27,299 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 26,761 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 26,736 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2011 20,978 miles

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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FD08 FTK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FD08 FTK, 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 FD08 FTK registered?

FD08 FTK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is FD08 FTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD08 FTK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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