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FP08 DZV

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2020
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2022
Fail 27 Sep 2022
Pass 2 Apr 2019 137,710 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 131,051 miles

2 x rear axle bushes splitting

2 x rear number plate lamps deteriorated

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Mar 2016 131,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16w (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe hanger rubber broken (7.1.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

2 x rear axle bushes splitting

2 x rear number plate lamps deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

coolant level low

Pass 26 Mar 2015 117,336 miles

Coil springs corroding

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

Front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leaks

Play in nearside front steering arm

Rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Slight play in offside front steering arm

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 117,336 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coil springs corroding

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

Front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leaks

Play in nearside front steering arm

Rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Slight play in offside front steering arm

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 95,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing uneven

play in nearside steering rack arm

Fail 31 Mar 2014 95,994 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing uneven

play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 2 Apr 2013 77,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 77,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 54,053 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 54,053 miles

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

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

front and rear discs badly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2011 43,689 miles

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 DZV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DZV, 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 DZV registered?

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

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