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FP08 OJC

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,432 mi
Last recorded150,432 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 OJC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 150,432 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 139,932 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 125,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only 2mm left. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 125,011 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only 2mm left. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 105,117 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 105,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 91,692 miles

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

condensation in o/s/f headlamp

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm

Fail 30 Dec 2016 91,692 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

condensation in o/s/f headlamp

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm

Pass 16 Feb 2016 82,208 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 82,206 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

play in n/s rack end

Pass 2 Apr 2015 69,688 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 60,634 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 44,760 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 36,423 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 36,423 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2011 23,244 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 OJC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OJC, 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 OJC registered?

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

Is FP08 OJC safe to buy?

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