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FP08 VKB

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,421 mi
Last recorded92,421 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 VKB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 92,421 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 92,421 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 83,485 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 83,485 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 76,582 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both headlamp outputs poor

play to front strut top mounts

Fail 29 Oct 2020 76,580 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both headlamp outputs poor

play to front strut top mounts

Pass 31 Oct 2019 68,530 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Oct 2019 68,530 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2018 57,966 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 57,966 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 49,848 miles

all brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2017 49,846 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2015 48,051 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 44,049 miles

Both Rear tyres worn unevenly on inner tread section and are starting to crack within the tread

Pass 14 Jun 2013 38,666 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 32,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2011 26,065 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 26,035 miles

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 VKB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VKB, 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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FP08 VKB is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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