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FD08 UMK

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,861 mi
Last recorded83,861 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 83,861 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 83,800 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 79,437 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 79,437 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2019 74,526 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 68,809 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 62,321 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 56,683 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 50,273 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 50,273 miles

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 45,380 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 39,621 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 39,621 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 34,527 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 18 May 2011 29,881 miles

front and rear brake pads low

slight play in nearside rack pivot

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 UMK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UMK, 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 UMK registered?

FD08 UMK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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