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FN08 XBD

2008 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,467 mi
Last recorded139,467 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 XBD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 139,467 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 131,952 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near & Off Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shocks Corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2022 131,932 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Near & Off Side (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near & Off Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shocks Corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2021 118,730 miles

wear front brake pads

wear to both front tyres on edges ONLY JUST LEGAL

Fail 6 Sep 2021 118,710 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

wear front brake pads

wear to both front tyres on edges ONLY JUST LEGAL

Pass 8 Sep 2020 107,460 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 7 Sep 2020 107,456 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 9 Sep 2019 100,600 miles

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

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2018 92,211 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 82,415 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake discs slightly corroded and pads around half worn

Pass 31 Aug 2016 70,742 miles

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

Offside Front wiper slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 58,420 miles

Exhaust rear support rubber assembly deteriorating but system still adequately supported

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 52,505 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 42,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 34,901 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 29,504 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 23,278 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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FN08 XBD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FN08 XBD, 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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FN08 XBD is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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