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FG08 EUW

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,243 mi
Last recorded74,243 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 EUW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2023 74,243 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both inner tie rods ends. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 71,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 70,631 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 69,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 69,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 67,609 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 67,609 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 64,629 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 61,194 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 58,446 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 54,609 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 50,920 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 47,181 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 47,181 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 44,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2013 44,180 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 40,585 miles

both front brake discs corroded and worn

both wiper blades poor

front brake pads starting to get low

n/s/r inner rim slightly buckled

slight movement in both front inner steering rack arms

Pass 24 Mar 2011 30,899 miles

n.s.front tyre very low in tread

slight play in both rear hubs

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 EUW 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 FG08 EUW, 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 FG08 EUW registered?

FG08 EUW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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