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FG08 DTN

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,056 mi
Last recorded110,056 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 DTN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 110,056 miles

Central stop light not working

Fail 4 Jan 2017 109,682 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Central stop light not working

Pass 13 Oct 2015 97,455 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2015 91,743 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 85,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 May 2014 85,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2013 72,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2013 71,561 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 57,727 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 57,722 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 6 May 2011 44,181 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 44,148 miles

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear discs slightly corroded & worn

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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FG08 DTN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 FG08 DTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG08 DTN registered?

FG08 DTN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is FG08 DTN safe to buy?

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