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FG08 JHY

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,073 mi
Last recorded93,073 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 JHY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 93,073 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 80,624 miles

Nearside Front inner tie rod steering rack slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 80,624 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust mount broken exhaust inadequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front inner tie rod steering rack slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 70,517 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 70,517 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 61,203 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 61,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 50,715 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 50,712 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 39,166 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 37,426 miles

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

front electric windows not working?

Fail 9 Mar 2013 37,426 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front electric windows not working?

Pass 9 Mar 2012 29,980 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 29,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant level on the min mark

Pass 4 Mar 2011 20,973 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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FG08 JHY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FG08 JHY, 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 FG08 JHY registered?

FG08 JHY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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