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SD08 FBL

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

98,597 mi
Last recorded98,597 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 FBL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 98,597 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Nearside Inner Driveshaft gaiter insecure

Fail 22 Aug 2019 98,597 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Driveshaft gaiter insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 94,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft boot insecure

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 94,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft boot insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 82,918 miles

Front brake pads wearing slightly thin

Nearside Rear brake pad wearing slightly thin

oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2017 82,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake pads wearing slightly thin

Nearside Rear brake pad wearing slightly thin

oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2016 72,521 miles

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

center exhaust mount broken

Fail 19 Aug 2016 72,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

center exhaust mount broken

Pass 22 Aug 2015 59,780 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 47,869 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 47,755 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 37,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 37,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 25,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jul 2012 25,976 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Apr 2011 12,134 miles

slight wheel bind o/s/r

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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SD08 FBL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SD08 FBL, 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 SD08 FBL registered?

SD08 FBL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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