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FM08 DBX

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,028 mi
Last recorded85,028 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 DBX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 85,028 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 75,459 miles

osf steering arm slight play

plastic engine cover fitted to vehical

Fail 24 Mar 2018 75,459 miles

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

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

osf steering arm slight play

plastic engine cover fitted to vehical

Pass 31 Mar 2017 54,447 miles

Electric windows are not working

Fail 31 Mar 2017 54,447 miles

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

Electric windows are not working

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Slightly binding (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 50,996 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 50,996 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 45,087 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front 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 Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both nearside rear and offside rear suspension coil springs partly corroded

nearside front,offside front and nearside rear tyre cracking in between tread

nearside rear and offside rear brake discs worn,pitted and scored

offside dip beam slightly dimmer than nearside

slight play in steering rack, nearside tie rod arm inner joint

Pass 16 Jun 2014 40,176 miles

slight play in nearside tie rod

Fail 16 Jun 2014 40,176 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in nearside tie rod

Pass 10 Jun 2013 33,237 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 27,840 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall,not to cords/ply

Fail 27 Jun 2012 27,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear tyre split on side wall not to canves yet

Pass 16 Jun 2011 21,649 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

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 DBX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FM08 DBX, 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 DBX registered?

FM08 DBX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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The MOT history for FM08 DBX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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