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FL08 PCZ

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,756 mi
Last recorded99,756 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 PCZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2023 99,756 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/f & n/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 98,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 95,442 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 95,441 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 88,782 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2019 83,245 miles

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 5 Feb 2019 83,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 78,227 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 73,505 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 73,505 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 69,962 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall starting to crack/split - not through to cords.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 69,962 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 66,772 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear tyre inner side wall split. o/s front tyre has split in tread.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 66,772 miles

n/s rear tyre inner side wall split. o/s front tyre has split in tread.

Pass 16 Dec 2013 60,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 55,765 miles

n/s front tyre 3mm, bold on edges. o/s front tyre 3mm, bold inner edge. o/s rear tyre 3mm. n/s rear tyre 4mm, side wall damaged

n/s front wheel rim bent

o/s headlight getting dim

Fail 14 Dec 2012 55,765 miles

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)

n/s front tyre 3mm, bold on edges. o/s front tyre 3mm, bold inner edge. o/s rear tyre 3mm. n/s rear tyre 4mm, side wall damaged

n/s front wheel rim bent

o/s headlight getting dim

Pass 15 Dec 2011 41,605 miles

some damage to n/s rear tyre side wall

Fail 15 Dec 2011 41,605 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

some damage to n/s rear tyre side wall

Pass 17 Dec 2010 22,201 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 22,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 PCZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PCZ, 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 PCZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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