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FG08 POJ

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,629 mi
Last recorded103,629 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 103,629 miles

excessive play in nearside steering arm inner joint

Pass 23 Sep 2017 94,515 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers door badly damaged

movement in upper rubber engine mount

plastic covers fitted to rear axle & suspension components

under-trays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2017 94,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort low effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers door badly damaged

movement in upper rubber engine mount

plastic covers fitted to rear axle & suspension components

under-trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2016 79,073 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

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

engine covers fitted

items removed from drivers view

plastic covers fitted to rear axle & lower suspension components

under-trays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2016 78,963 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working bulb holder defective (1.1.C.1d)

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

engine covers fitted

items removed from drivers view

nail in nearside rear tyre

plastic covers fitted to rear axle & lower suspension components

under-trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 64,878 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside front inner steering rack joint has slight play

Fail 28 Sep 2015 64,878 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside front inner steering rack joint has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 44,630 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2014 44,630 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 38,271 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,324 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 23,939 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 POJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 POJ, 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 POJ registered?

FG08 POJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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