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FD08 FXB

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

146,860 mi
Last recorded146,860 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 FXB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 146,860 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 146,857 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 140,808 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 140,802 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 129,946 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 129,939 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) rack (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 125,846 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 125,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 119,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 119,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 109,774 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 109,774 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 101,717 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 101,714 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 1,520 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 80,458 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 80,458 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 68,759 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 68,759 miles

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

Rear tyres near limit

Pass 20 Mar 2013 55,139 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 52,521 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 52,521 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 48,387 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 42,520 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 42,520 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 FXB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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