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FL08 VNM

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,919 mi
Last recorded136,919 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 VNM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 136,919 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 136,916 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 131,944 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 128,999 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 127,101 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 122,398 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 122,398 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 105,390 miles

Both rack ends worn x2

Front and Rear discs heavily corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2014 83,035 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs scabby/corroded

nsf wheel rim bent

Fail 1 Mar 2014 83,035 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs scabby/corroded

nsf wheel rim bent

Pass 5 Mar 2013 59,050 miles

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

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre cracking & low on tread

Fail 5 Mar 2013 59,050 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre cracking & low on tread

Fail 24 Mar 2012 31,825 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 31,825 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 24,200 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 VNM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel 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 VNM, 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 VNM registered?

FL08 VNM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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