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FG08 ZNP

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,100 mi
Last recorded95,100 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 ZNP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 95,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

head lights dim

Fail 14 Oct 2020 95,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

head lights dim

Pass 4 Oct 2019 90,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight water missed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wing damage, no sharp edges

Pass 8 Oct 2018 81,172 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 65,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

body damage to nearside rear

Fail 3 Oct 2017 65,922 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

body damage to nearside rear

Pass 30 Sep 2016 50,982 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 50,982 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 45,952 miles

Both track rods have slight play

Fail 13 Oct 2015 45,952 miles

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

Both track rods have slight play

Pass 20 Oct 2014 39,489 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 37,731 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 33,395 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 33,395 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 28,619 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 28,619 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 24,039 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 May 2011 24,039 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 ZNP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZNP, 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 ZNP registered?

FG08 ZNP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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