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FL08 XBE

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,619 mi
Last recorded28,619 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 XBE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 28,619 miles

Offside Front strut top bearing slightly dry

Rear rear brakes 25% imbalance

Pass 7 Aug 2018 25,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 22,596 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 19,725 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 18,226 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 16,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight movement in steering rack ends

Fail 25 Feb 2014 16,534 miles

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake discs corroded

slight movement in steering rack ends

Pass 3 Jul 2012 13,294 miles

offside rear indicator bulb slightly discoloured

rear brake discs corroded/slight binding offside rear brake

slight cracking all tyres

wiperblades slightly split

Pass 22 Jun 2011 9,968 miles

nails in both rear tyres

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2011 9,968 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nails in both rear tyres

rear brake discs corroded

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 XBE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XBE, 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 XBE registered?

FL08 XBE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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