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FH08 UMR

2008 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,733 mi
Last recorded127,733 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 UMR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 127,733 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside rear brake binding

Oil very low

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Mar 2020 127,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn

Offside rear brake binding

Oil very low

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Mar 2019 111,275 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slight rought

o/s/f tyre on limit

Fail 5 Mar 2019 111,255 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/f wheel bearing slight rought

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 27 Feb 2018 105,856 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 105,836 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 100,052 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 96,418 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 96,416 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 93,087 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 84,728 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 75,329 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 75,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 64,561 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 57,199 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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FH08 UMR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FH08 UMR, 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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FH08 UMR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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