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FM08 CZX

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,018 mi
Last recorded108,018 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 CZX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 108,018 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 99,055 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 99,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 92,803 miles

Nearside Front rack end slieght play

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 75,177 miles

boot only opens from inside the vehicle

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

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

rear number plate loose

very slight play in both steering tie rods

Pass 1 Apr 2016 68,057 miles

Engine under tray fitted at time of test

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 59,410 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 56,786 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 49,660 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 40,274 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 40,274 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 30,408 miles

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

drivers door window not operating

o/s/front wiper blade becoming worn

Pass 6 Jul 2011 30,408 miles

drivers door window not operating

o/s/front wiper blade becoming worn

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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FM08 CZX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FM08 CZX, 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 FM08 CZX registered?

FM08 CZX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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