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FG08 EXL

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

166,540 mi
Last recorded166,540 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 EXL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 166,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 160,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 160,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 149,205 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 26 May 2020 149,204 miles

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

Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 119,483 miles

slight play on ns steering arm

Pass 29 Mar 2018 88,497 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 88,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 70,232 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 56,155 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 56,155 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 49,317 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 49,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 44,304 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 44,304 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 36,667 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 25,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,105 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 19,856 miles

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 EXL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EXL, 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 EXL registered?

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

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