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FM08 FMJ

2008 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,827 mi
Last recorded91,827 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 FMJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 91,827 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 86,840 miles

Central Front Inner Under Fitted Sheet

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE BUT NO SHARP EDGES

Pass 13 Feb 2021 79,540 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 79,535 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 74,149 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 74,149 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 68,788 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 58,882 miles

rear child seats fitted. rear belts not tested

slight play in steering rack n/s

Fail 20 Jan 2017 58,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear child seats fitted. rear belts not tested

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 18 Jan 2016 51,638 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 51,638 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all indicators (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.2.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 44,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wheel inner rims damaged

offside rear tyre worn and cracks in sidewall

Pass 20 Jan 2014 35,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

possible worn engine mounting

Fail 20 Jan 2014 35,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

possible worn engine mounting

Fail 30 Jan 2013 27,703 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 30 Jan 2013 27,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 3 Feb 2012 25,137 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 24,478 miles

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 FMJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FMJ, 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 FMJ registered?

FM08 FMJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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