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FG08 ZPL

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,798 mi
Last recorded84,798 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 ZPL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 84,798 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 81,604 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Oct 2021 79,116 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 79,115 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 77,516 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 77,516 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 75,483 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 75,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat insecure Loose. (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 72,229 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 66,785 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 66,785 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 59,527 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 59,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45 R17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 53,266 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has play detected but could not be determined where

Fail 19 Oct 2015 53,266 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 45,763 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 45,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 39,737 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 39,737 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 37,168 miles

play in nearside steering rack knuckle joint

Pass 26 Apr 2012 30,868 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 25,309 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 ZPL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZPL, 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 ZPL registered?

FG08 ZPL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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