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FV08 OGO

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,375 mi
Last recorded168,375 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 OGO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 168,375 miles

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

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

front tyres have wear on edges

Fail 18 Jan 2019 168,375 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

front tyres have wear on edges

Pass 19 Jan 2018 154,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear door stiff to close

Fail 19 Jan 2018 154,785 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear door stiff to close

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

Pass 3 May 2017 140,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 123,245 miles

Offside Front steering rack end has slight free play but not considered excessive

Pass 8 May 2015 102,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking and getting low

Fail 8 May 2015 102,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking and getting low

Pass 13 Mar 2014 89,300 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 89,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 78,623 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 78,390 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 68,055 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 68,055 miles

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

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

Air bag light on.

Some discolouration of rear lamps.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 55,450 miles

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

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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FV08 OGO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FV08 OGO, 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 FV08 OGO registered?

FV08 OGO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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