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MF08 FJC

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,301 mi
Last recorded91,301 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 FJC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2023 91,301 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 88,739 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 78,765 miles

unable to check rear adult seat belts

Fail 28 Jan 2021 78,765 miles

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

unable to check rear adult seat belts

Pass 8 Jan 2020 72,362 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jan 2020 72,362 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2019 63,090 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2018 54,531 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 51,465 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 47,289 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has slight grease leak (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 42,514 miles

both front tyres 3mm tread remaining on inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2014 38,939 miles

nearside rear tyre 3mm tread remaining

Pass 5 Apr 2013 31,552 miles

front tyres 3mm on edges

nearside rear tyre 3mm

signs of grease around nearside front inner drive shaft boot area

Fail 3 Apr 2012 24,048 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 3 Apr 2012 24,048 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 8 Apr 2011 14,406 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 13,739 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 FJC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJC, 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 FJC registered?

MF08 FJC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is MF08 FJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF08 FJC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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