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FM08 FMC

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,226 mi
Last recorded102,226 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 FMC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 102,226 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 102,226 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 97,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake disc`s worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front top shock absorber mount has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake disc`s worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

wiper motor intermittently not working. also slow and laboured

Fail 1 Sep 2018 97,306 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake disc`s worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front top shock absorber mount has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake disc`s worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

wiper motor slow and laboured

Pass 31 Aug 2017 87,854 miles

n/s front & o/s front steering arms have slight play

o/s front inner wishbone bush perishing

o/s rear tyre slightly perishing in tread

Fail 31 Aug 2017 87,854 miles

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

n/s front & o/s front steering arms have slight play

o/s front inner wishbone bush perishing

o/s rear tyre slightly perishing in tread

Pass 2 Sep 2016 79,310 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 79,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 65,773 miles

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 29 Aug 2014 51,851 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 41,523 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 41,523 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 33,575 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 24,792 miles

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)

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 FMC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol 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 FMC, 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 FMC registered?

FM08 FMC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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