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FD08 FVL

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,550 mi
Last recorded68,550 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 FVL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 68,550 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 61,649 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 61,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 60,379 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 57,960 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 55,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 51,890 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 49,112 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 29 Nov 2016 44,939 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside play in steering rack inner joint

Offside windscreen wiper split

Pass 1 Dec 2015 41,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 41,067 miles

play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 37,471 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn at outer edge

o/s/r tyre bad age cracks

Pass 14 May 2014 32,124 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 24,156 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 14,951 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall rubber cracking

offside front tyre outer sidewall starting to crack

Pass 18 Apr 2011 5,743 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FVL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FD08 FVL, 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 FVL registered?

FD08 FVL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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