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FL08 AVV

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

204,877 mi
Last recorded204,877 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 AVV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 204,877 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 May 2021 204,877 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both side (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 May 2020 192,078 miles

Head lamp output and pattern poor.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front brake disc inner faces rusty.

Pass 13 May 2019 182,443 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pads getting low as well (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 169,050 miles

Centre exhaust mounting deteriorated.

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

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

Slight damage to NSR wheel rim inner side.

Fail 9 May 2018 168,867 miles

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

Centre exhaust mounting deteriorated.

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

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

Slight damage to NSR wheel rim inner side.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 156,284 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged Rim. (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged Rim. (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 141,656 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in NSF steering rack.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 124,028 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise wheels swapped front to rear.

all brakes will require attn soon.

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

there may be undetected play in other parts of the steering, further checks required when repairs have taken place.

Pass 8 Mar 2014 105,228 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)

high level brake light in op

Fail 3 Mar 2014 105,116 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

high level brake light in op

Pass 20 Feb 2013 86,308 miles

all four tyres at 2mm

Pass 8 Mar 2012 71,165 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 3 Mar 2011 53,126 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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FL08 AVV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FL08 AVV, 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 FL08 AVV registered?

FL08 AVV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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