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FL58 FUG

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,506 mi
Last recorded100,506 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 FUG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 100,506 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 100,501 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 99,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 98,199 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 98,193 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 95,003 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play also debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 95,002 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 92,998 miles

Offside Front wheel rim has slight damage n inside bead

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both main flexy hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear n/s/rear parking brake reading not as efficant as o/s/rear

Pass 13 Aug 2019 90,660 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 90,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 85,299 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front noise from top mounting/upper attachment when lock to lock applied

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 76,505 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 76,505 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inside face (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened outside face (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2016 65,488 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on outside edges (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inside face (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 55,619 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 45,329 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 40,233 miles

all tyres have cracking to outer edges of treads

Fail 29 Jul 2013 40,210 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

all tyres have cracking to outer edges of treads

Pass 7 Jul 2012 31,748 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 31,721 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FL58 FUG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FL58 FUG, 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 FL58 FUG registered?

FL58 FUG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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