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MF08 FBN

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

184,317 mi
Last recorded184,317 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 FBN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2024 184,317 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all b.pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 179,350 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 173,062 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 164,574 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 163,525 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 143,312 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 135,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre tread slightly lumpy

Fail 16 Jun 2017 135,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre tread slightly lumpy

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 126,191 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 126,191 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering rack, inner joint. (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear slight corrosion to both rear brake discs

Pass 14 Aug 2015 122,104 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight play in steering rack joint

Fail 13 Aug 2015 122,104 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Inner slight play in steering rack joint

Pass 19 Mar 2015 118,962 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Feb 2014 113,077 miles

both front tyres perished

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in nearside axial rod

Pass 12 Mar 2013 107,968 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 97,597 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 97,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 97,383 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 73,391 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OE footbrake pedal fitted

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 73,391 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OE footbrake pedal fitted

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

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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MF08 FBN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MF08 FBN, 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 MF08 FBN registered?

MF08 FBN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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