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FM08 SZC

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,142 mi
Last recorded73,142 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 SZC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 73,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 73,141 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 64,350 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 64,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 58,918 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 58,892 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 52,042 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 52,038 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 49,670 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 47,481 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 43,636 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 38,846 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 33,176 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 26,395 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 26,392 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 21,726 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 18,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

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 SZC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SZC, 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 SZC registered?

FM08 SZC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 August 2008.

Is FM08 SZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM08 SZC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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