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FD08 TYX

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,252 mi
Last recorded78,252 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 TYX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 78,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 69,679 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 61,418 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jan 2023 61,417 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2022 50,534 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2021 44,486 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 44,484 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2020 40,549 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 40,549 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 35,824 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Feb 2019 35,824 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 32,509 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17. (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 22 Feb 2017 28,867 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Feb 2017 28,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced requires new bulb (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 52% (3.7.B.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 25,445 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 23,207 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 21,015 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 18,262 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 16,252 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 13,483 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 TYX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TYX, 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 TYX registered?

FD08 TYX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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