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FL57 FUE

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

261,289 mi
Last recorded261,289 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 FUE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 261,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 261,287 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre & rear rubber mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 245,336 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front under tray fitted

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 245,334 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front under tray fitted

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 232,425 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 232,423 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 224,074 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension mtg noisy

Under tray fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked NS Top of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 224,072 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Rubber mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both, NS metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension mtg noisy

Under tray fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked NS Top of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 220,711 miles

Engine light on

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2019 204,228 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nsf top (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 204,226 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nsf top (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 186,262 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under tray fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2018 186,260 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under tray fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 169,465 miles

coolant leak

crack in b zone of windscreen,out of swept area and out of drivers view of the road

nsf tyre wearing on edges

osr tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 27 Mar 2017 169,424 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

coolant leak

crack in b zone of windscreen,out of swept area and out of drivers view of the road

front brake pads wearing thin

nsf tyre wearing on edges

osr tyre wearing on both edges

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 31 Mar 2016 153,613 miles

crack in windscreen/top left,out of drivers view of the road

front brake pads 70% worn

slight play in os inner steering arm

Fail 31 Mar 2016 153,611 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box mounting (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

crack in windscreen/top left,out of drivers view of the road

front brake pads 70% worn

slight play in os inner steering arm

Pass 19 Feb 2015 136,607 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 136,605 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 118,970 miles

osr tyre wearing on outer edge also close to limit on 2.6mm

Pass 7 Mar 2013 101,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2013 101,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 84,179 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 83,984 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 64,907 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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FL57 FUE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 FL57 FUE, 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 FL57 FUE registered?

FL57 FUE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 February 2008.

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