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FP08 DZM

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,271 mi
Last recorded181,271 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 DZM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 181,271 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 180,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened upper strut mounting slightly worn. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 176,125 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened click on full lock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 173,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 169,666 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 169,644 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 158,400 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall

Offside Front tyre outer wall

both front upper strut mounts slightly worn

engine covers and engine tray fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Fail 20 Sep 2016 158,397 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall

Offside Front tyre outer wall

both front upper strut mounts slightly worn

engine covers and engine tray fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 21 Mar 2016 145,033 miles

engine plastic cover and engine tray fitted obscuring testable items from vie of test

Pass 22 Sep 2015 131,599 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 119,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2014 104,261 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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 89,190 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 75,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 75,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 62,360 miles

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)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 51,712 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 34,533 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 31,077 miles

o/s/f spring/strut top mtg noisy , both rear tyres wearing low , engine under tray fitted , exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 May 2011 30,986 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f spring/strut top mtg noisy , both rear tyres wearing low , engine under tray fitted , exhaust system corroded

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 DZM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FP08 DZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP08 DZM registered?

FP08 DZM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is FP08 DZM safe to buy?

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