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FL08 CCA

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,489 mi
Last recorded112,489 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 CCA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 112,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 104,329 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 104,320 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 89,169 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 89,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 74,571 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 55,965 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 36,657 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 29,731 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 29,731 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 21,758 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 11,352 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 9,626 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 CCA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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