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MF08 FFN

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,961 mi
Last recorded112,961 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 112,961 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 112,961 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 100,608 miles

slight play in near side inner steering rack end

slight play in off side inner steering rack end

Fail 29 Aug 2017 100,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

slight play in near side inner steering rack end

slight play in off side inner steering rack end

Pass 26 Aug 2016 89,758 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in near side inner steering rack end

slight play in off side inner steering rack end

Pass 28 Aug 2015 77,583 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 72,299 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 72,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 57,707 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 55,317 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre outter sidewall damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2012 45,467 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm

Fail 3 Mar 2012 45,467 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm

Fail 19 Feb 2011 36,787 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 36,787 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 FFN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FFN, 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 FFN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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