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SD08 FCC

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,544 mi
Last recorded101,544 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 FCC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 101,544 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 101,541 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both steering tie rods have slight play

Pass 26 Mar 2016 88,946 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front wiper blades worn

Fail 25 Mar 2016 88,946 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front wiper blades worn

Pass 26 Mar 2015 76,389 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 76,388 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 60,163 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 60,162 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 48,798 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 48,797 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 35,672 miles

nearside front tyre 3.5mm

slight wear nearside front track rod

Pass 24 Mar 2011 25,370 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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SD08 FCC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FCC, 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 FCC registered?

SD08 FCC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is SD08 FCC safe to buy?

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