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FX08 ULN

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

120,109 mi
Last recorded120,109 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 ULN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 120,109 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 120,100 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 117,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Feb 2019 117,608 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2018 115,906 miles

n.o light connector corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2018 115,906 miles

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

n.o light connector corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2017 112,608 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 112,608 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 106,144 miles

Nearside Front play in steering tie rod

Offside Front play in steering tie rod

Pass 19 Nov 2015 104,978 miles

both steering rack arms slight play

oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2015 104,943 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

play inner rack ends

Pass 6 Nov 2014 88,026 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 88,026 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 70,808 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 56,184 miles

handbrake lever mechanism worn/not functioning correctly

Fail 26 Oct 2012 56,184 miles

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

handbrake lever mechanism worn/not functioning correctly

rear discs wearing thin (below minimum thickness)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 45,952 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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FX08 ULN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 FX08 ULN, 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 FX08 ULN registered?

FX08 ULN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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