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FP08 EBA

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,956 mi
Last recorded129,956 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 EBA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 129,956 miles

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

Offside Rear slightly binding

Fail 23 May 2019 129,956 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

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

Offside Rear slightly binding

Pass 19 Feb 2019 126,225 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 110,147 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 93,460 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Feb 2017 93,458 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 75,808 miles

slight play in both front steering rack inner joints

Pass 12 Feb 2015 65,397 miles

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 54,399 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 44,754 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 16 Feb 2012 36,018 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 26,473 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 26,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 EBA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EBA, 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 EBA registered?

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

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The MOT history for FP08 EBA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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