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FP08 EBZ

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,262 mi
Last recorded112,262 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 EBZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 112,262 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear parking brake performance low

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 110,377 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering/suspension joint

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 110,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front slight play in steering/suspension joint

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 106,244 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake performance slightly low

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 101,390 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 96,874 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 96,870 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both number plate lights have failed (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 93,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake just met requirements

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 93,270 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake just met requirements

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 89,702 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake just met requirements

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 89,702 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake just met requirements

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 86,315 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 83,749 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 79,669 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 78,154 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play offside & nearside steering rack ends

Pass 24 Mar 2015 73,912 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 73,912 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 69,584 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 58,430 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 32,143 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 21,419 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 EBZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 EBZ, 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 EBZ registered?

FP08 EBZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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