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MT08 FZC

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,608 mi
Last recorded72,608 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 FZC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 72,608 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 66,858 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16. (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jul 2017 66,858 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16. (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 61,354 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 61,354 miles

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

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 60,470 miles

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

n/s front tyre severely worn inside edge

Pass 10 Jul 2014 58,398 miles

Advise offside front & neraside front tyres worn on inside edge.

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 58,398 miles

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

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

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

Advise offside front & neraside front tyres worn on inside edge.

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 56,176 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 56,176 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 47,247 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 47,247 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 31,750 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 30,118 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 29,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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MT08 FZC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MT08 FZC, 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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MT08 FZC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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