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FD08 FWR

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,058 mi
Last recorded69,058 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 FWR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 69,058 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 69,058 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both NS & OS (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 67,321 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 65,111 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 63,266 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))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 61,126 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 59,748 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre SCREW IN TREAD PATTERN ()

Fail 13 Jun 2019 59,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre SCREW IN TREAD PATTERN ()

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 57,909 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 53,107 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 53,104 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 48,507 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 42,764 miles

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

Nearside front lower wheel arch liner adrift and breaking up.

Nearside front tyre perishing 205/50 17v

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

Wear in steering rack

Pass 5 Jun 2014 36,630 miles

both rear tyres on 2.2mm and cracking on tread 205/50/17V

slight wear in nearside of steering rack

Pass 22 Apr 2013 31,299 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm 205/50/17V

Fail 22 Apr 2013 31,299 miles

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

both rear tyres on 3mm 205/50/17V

Pass 18 Apr 2012 23,383 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 15,533 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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FD08 FWR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FWR, 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 FWR registered?

FD08 FWR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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