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FL08 VNB

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,949 mi
Last recorded121,949 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 VNB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 121,949 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 119,579 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Mar 2018 119,579 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 21 Feb 2017 92,869 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 92,869 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 83,838 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 83,838 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 77,320 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 77,320 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 68,529 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 58,767 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 58,767 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 48,691 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 37,993 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 36,328 miles

mascot on interior mirror obstructing drivers view through swept area of windscreen, removed prior to test.

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 VNB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VNB, 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 VNB registered?

FL08 VNB is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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