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FL08 ENM

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

155,428 mi
Last recorded155,428 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 155,428 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 May 2026 153,379 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp severe interaction across the lamp unit (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2025 151,075 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 151,075 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 146,395 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 146,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 139,479 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 139,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near to exposing chords on inner edge 205/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 131,230 miles

parking brake only just met required efficiency [nearside rear brake binding but not excessively] recommend early attention

Fail 6 Jun 2022 131,220 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged rubbing against inner wheel arch moulding (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged rubbing against inner wheel arch moulding ,recommend early attention (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated recommend early replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))

parking brake only just met required efficiency [nearside rear brake binding but not excessively] recommend early attention

Pass 9 Jun 2021 123,600 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 123,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 117,084 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 117,072 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2019 109,658 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 May 2019 109,653 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 May 2018 101,277 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 101,270 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 May 2017 94,142 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 91v (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2017 94,139 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 91v (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 86,163 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit ,recommend early renewal 205/55r16 91v

offside front tyre flat prior to test

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2015 76,713 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 76,713 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 66,531 miles

front brake pads appear on or below legal limit, unable to prove without removing wheels ,[not permitted during test]

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2013 57,703 miles

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

front brake pads appear very low recomend wheels off inspection

Fail 28 May 2013 57,665 miles

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

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

front brake pads appear very low recomend wheels off inspection

Pass 23 May 2012 45,226 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre touching wear bars 205/55r16 9v

Pass 12 May 2011 35,051 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear wiper split

Fail 12 May 2011 35,051 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs corroded

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear wiper split

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 ENM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 FL08 ENM, 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 ENM registered?

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

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