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FP08 DZR

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,574 mi
Last recorded115,574 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 DZR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 115,574 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

headlights cloudy

Fail 6 Oct 2025 115,574 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

headlights cloudy

Pass 21 Oct 2024 112,533 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All, front and rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Emissions clean.

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides on the steering rack inside the large rubber boots. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 112,531 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt The large retaining clip has fallen off. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides front inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All, front and rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Emissions clean.

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides on the steering rack inside the large rubber boots. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 108,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush spring top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 108,785 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush spring top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 105,860 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 104,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 102,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner rack arm slight play

Offside Front Inner rack arm slight play

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 102,200 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner rack arm slight play

Offside Front Inner rack arm slight play

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 98,605 miles

front shocks corroded

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 10 May 2018 95,081 miles

Front brake discs corroded

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 1 Aug 2017 94,419 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 90,691 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 85,977 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 79,522 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2013 73,475 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 62,675 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 62,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 44,224 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 28,354 miles

slight freeplay in rear hubs

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 DZR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DZR, 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 DZR registered?

FP08 DZR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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