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FL08 EOG

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

113,298 mi
Last recorded113,298 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 EOG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 113,298 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn thin, corroded and braking surface reduced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 113,290 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected Button missing and unable to release or operated correctly (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides where indicators flashing (4.3.3 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working Both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly worn, lipped and braking surface reduced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn thin, corroded and braking surface reduced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 105,221 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 105,219 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lights (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 104,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 90,019 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 18 Dec 2017 76,755 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 76,755 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 60,865 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 51,404 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

front tyres getting low

service due on dash

Fail 21 Dec 2015 51,404 miles

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

child seat fitted n/s/r

front tyres getting low

service due on dash

Pass 24 Dec 2014 44,585 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 44,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 40,159 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 32,354 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 32,354 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 32,334 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 25,621 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 18,852 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 EOG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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