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FD08 NJN

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

138,614 mi
Last recorded138,614 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 NJN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 138,614 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 138,607 miles

Emissions not tested due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play siezed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 131,538 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 131,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 121,293 miles

wear in steering rack arm n/s/f

Fail 20 Jul 2017 121,291 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

wear in steering rack arm n/s/f

Pass 18 Jul 2016 113,658 miles

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly and on 1.6mm

Offside Front tyre on 1.6mm

Fail 18 Jul 2016 113,658 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly and on 1.6mm

Offside Front tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 27 Jul 2015 103,007 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant tank empty

Fail 25 Jul 2015 103,005 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant tank empty

Pass 9 Jun 2014 86,662 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 86,662 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 72,129 miles

slight free play in both inner rack joints

Fail 13 Jun 2013 72,129 miles

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

slight free play in both inner rack joints

Pass 25 May 2012 56,486 miles

front tyres low front pads low

Fail 25 May 2012 56,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres low front pads low

Pass 1 Jun 2011 42,099 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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FD08 NJN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 FD08 NJN, 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 FD08 NJN registered?

FD08 NJN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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