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FP08 OHL

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,374 mi
Last recorded177,374 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 177,374 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 172,673 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 168,580 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 168,570 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 163,455 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 158,968 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 158,968 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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 Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 158,960 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 154,601 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 152,542 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stepped

nearside front inner rack end

Fail 1 Apr 2015 140,118 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front shock absorber top mounting bearings are slightly worn

during lock to lock test a clicking noise is comeing from steering rack however no play or roughness can be found at time of test

Pass 1 Apr 2015 140,118 miles

both front shock absorber top mounting bearings are slightly worn

during lock to lock test a clicking noise is comeing from steering rack however no play or roughness can be found at time of test

Pass 27 Mar 2014 125,109 miles

nsr tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 27 Mar 2014 125,109 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

osf tyre bald on inner edge

nsf tyre bald on both edges

nsr tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 18 Apr 2013 117,020 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 117,010 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 4 Apr 2012 98,362 miles

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2011 72,545 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 OHL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OHL, 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 OHL registered?

FP08 OHL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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