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MF08 FCC

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,613 mi
Last recorded119,613 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 FCC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 119,613 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 119,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 111,979 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 111,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 105,279 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 13 May 2019 105,279 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

centre exhaust heat shield loose

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 15 May 2018 97,236 miles

nosie on both front s/abs top mounts

oil leak

play in n/s front streering arm

Pass 12 May 2017 89,674 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 May 2017 89,673 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 May 2016 87,877 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 87,866 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 1 May 2015 80,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear bearing slightly noisey

Fail 1 May 2015 80,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear bearing slightly noisey

Pass 24 Apr 2014 57,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has cracks in tread section

offside front tyre has cracks in tread section

Fail 24 Apr 2014 57,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has cracks in tread section

offside front tyre has cracks in tread section

Pass 2 May 2013 92,114 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 31,707 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 26,495 miles

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

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 FCC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 MF08 FCC, 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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MF08 FCC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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