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FN08 ZWF

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,024 mi
Last recorded130,024 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 ZWF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 130,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 126,460 miles

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

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 126,352 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 112,710 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 92,938 miles

front both sides tyres wearing on inner edges(close to legal limit) & front brake discs pitted

Fail 28 Mar 2018 92,938 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front both sides tyres wearing on inner edges(close to legal limit) & front brake discs pitted

Pass 22 Apr 2016 83,713 miles

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

Nearside and os rear tyres deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers

Fail 19 Apr 2016 83,713 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside and os rear tyres deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers

Pass 23 Apr 2015 67,234 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 67,234 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 47,467 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2013 43,473 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 42,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 36,630 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 24,628 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 24,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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FN08 ZWF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FN08 ZWF, 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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FN08 ZWF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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