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FP08 DZO

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,148 mi
Last recorded78,148 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 78,148 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LIMIT ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside and offside rack inner joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch marks on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

rear wiper arm and blade missing

Pass 24 Aug 2022 76,975 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEAR LIMIT ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside steering rack inner joint has slightly worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch marks on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

rear wiper arm and blade missing

Fail 16 Aug 2022 76,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR MOST BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEAR LIMIT ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside steering rack inner joint has slightly worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch marks on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

rear wiper arm and blade missing

Pass 31 Aug 2021 72,396 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEAR LIMIT 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside steering rack inner joint slightly worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch marks on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

both front seat belts slow to retract

rear wiper arm and blade missing

Pass 5 Aug 2020 68,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch marks (3.2 (a) (i))

both front seat belts slow to retract

rear wiper arm and blade missing

Fail 30 Jul 2020 67,994 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken top of coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch marks (3.2 (a) (i))

both front seat belts slow to retract

rear wiper arm and blade missing

Pass 23 May 2019 61,447 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch marks (3.2 (a) (i))

both front seat belts slow to retract

rear wiper arm and blade missing

Pass 24 May 2018 55,925 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test nearside / offside ()

nearside / offside front seat belt slow to retract

rear wiper blade / arm missing

scratch marks on windscreen

Pass 1 Jun 2017 49,812 miles

nearside / offside front tyres worn on edges

rear wiper blade worn

windscreen scratched

Fail 31 May 2017 49,784 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside / offside front tyres worn on edges

rear wiper blade worn

windscreen scratched

Pass 26 May 2016 43,593 miles

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

rear wiper blade worn

windscreen scratched

Pass 29 May 2015 36,576 miles

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 29 May 2015 36,567 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 27 Mar 2014 27,584 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s wiper blade starting to split

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 26 Mar 2013 19,341 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 19,341 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 12,003 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2011 10,560 miles

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

Nearside Outer 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 Outer Rear 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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FP08 DZO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DZO, 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 DZO registered?

FP08 DZO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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