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MT08 FZO

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,329 mi
Last recorded91,329 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 FZO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2018 91,329 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 81,385 miles

Engine and under tray cover tray fitted.

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 81,376 miles

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

Engine and under tray cover tray fitted.

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 71,031 miles

Nearside Front tyre 2mm

Offside Front tyre outer edge

Offside Rear tyre 2mm

Fail 28 Jul 2016 71,031 miles

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened track rod end (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front tyre 2mm

Offside Front tyre outer edge

Offside Rear tyre 2mm

Pass 1 Aug 2015 61,262 miles

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r lamp lens holed

oil filler cap loose

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2015 60,898 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r lamp lens holed

oil filler cap loose

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2014 48,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2014 48,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2013 42,583 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 35,282 miles

Front brake discs worn (lipped)

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

Offside front tyre edged

Offside rear tyre has 2 nails in tread

Fail 27 Jul 2012 35,277 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn (lipped)

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

Offside front tyre edged

Offside rear tyre has 2 nails in tread

Pass 2 Aug 2011 26,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 26,057 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear 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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MT08 FZO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FZO, 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 MT08 FZO registered?

MT08 FZO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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