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FD08 OUX

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,877 mi
Last recorded101,877 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 OUX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 101,877 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 99,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 98,192 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 97,294 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 97,294 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2019 94,801 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 91,512 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 89,153 miles

Slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 5 Sep 2016 86,781 miles

All brake discs corroded

NSF wheel buckled

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

OSF inner tie rod has play (not seen through steering wheel

all tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 5 Sep 2016 86,781 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All brake discs corroded

NSF wheel buckled

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

OSF inner tie rod has play (not seen through steering wheel

all tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 3 Sep 2015 82,113 miles

play in both sterring rack inner joints

slight noise from front cv joints

Fail 3 Sep 2015 82,113 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in both sterring rack inner joints

slight noise from front cv joints

Pass 16 Sep 2014 74,747 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 74,747 miles

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

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 66,217 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 66,140 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 58,246 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 58,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 49,101 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OUX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OUX, 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 OUX registered?

FD08 OUX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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