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FP08 APZ

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

114,926 mi
Last recorded114,926 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 APZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 114,926 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 102,689 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 26 Jul 2018 102,689 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 4 Jul 2017 93,740 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 90,039 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 90,034 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 86,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre cracking inbetween tread's

o/s/f steering inner arm slight play

Fail 15 Jun 2015 86,309 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f steering inner arm slight play

o/s/r & n/s/r tyre's cracking inbetween tread's

Pass 3 Jul 2014 81,335 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front wheel slightly buckled

Slight play in nearside rack arm

High level stop light innop

Strong advise: offside front tyre bald inner

Top suspension mountings noisy

Tyre pressure warning

Fail 3 Jul 2014 81,335 miles

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

High level stop light innop

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front wheel slightly buckled

Slight play in nearside rack arm

Strong advise: offside front tyre bald inner

Top suspension mountings noisy

Tyre pressure warning

Pass 3 Jul 2013 75,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front suspension top mountings noisy

High level stop lamp innop

Nearside front tyre worn low inner

Offside front tyre worn inner

Play in offside steering rack arm

Tyre pressure warning light on

nearside front wheel buckled

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 3 Jul 2013 75,809 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front suspension top mountings noisy

High level stop lamp innop

Nearside front tyre worn low inner

Offside front tyre worn inner

Play in offside steering rack arm

Tyre pressure warning light on

nearside front wheel buckled

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 28 Jun 2012 69,432 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring lamp on

front suspension top mountings noisy

high level stop lamp innop

nearside front wheel buckled

Pass 28 Jun 2012 69,432 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring lamp on

front suspension top mountings noisy

high level stop lamp innop

nearside front wheel buckled

Fail 17 Jun 2011 61,900 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 17 Jun 2011 61,900 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front discs worn

rear discs worn

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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FP08 APZ 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 56.3%.

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 FP08 APZ, 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 FP08 APZ registered?

FP08 APZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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