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MF08 FCG

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,785 mi
Last recorded33,785 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 FCG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 33,785 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 33,785 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 33,021 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 32,493 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 32,493 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 30,652 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear shock casings corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 28,965 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 27,216 miles

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

Handbrake handle slightly loose

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 27,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Handbrake handle slightly loose

Offside Rear coil spring corroded strongly advise replacement (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 25,522 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 23,662 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 23,662 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 19,927 miles

rear pads getting low

wear to all discs

Fail 19 Mar 2013 17,252 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres 5yrs old

nearside rear tyre 3mm outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2013 17,252 miles

both rear tyres 5yrs old

nearside rear tyre 3mm outer edge

Fail 14 Mar 2012 14,518 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyre getting low and edge

Pass 14 Mar 2012 14,518 miles

both front tyre getting low and edge

Pass 8 Mar 2011 10,261 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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MF08 FCG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FCG, 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 FCG registered?

MF08 FCG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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