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FN08 XKY

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,514 mi
Last recorded110,514 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 XKY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 110,514 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 110,511 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 109,249 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 109,249 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 102,799 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 102,799 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 95,617 miles

front tyres stepped on edges and cracking outer edges of tread

inner face n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded, tight/high spot

inner n/s/f wheel dented

inner o/s/f wheel slightly dented

n/s/f inner cv boot slightly insecure/slight grease leak

o/s/f bottom ball joint boot slightly deteriorated

o/s/f brake caliper outer retaining clip missing

o/s/r brake tight/sticking

under cover fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2018 95,617 miles

Emissions not tested noise started on edging before emissions test started (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped flexi not in bracket on strut (3.6.B.1)

front tyres stepped on edges and cracking outer edges of tread

inner face n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded, tight/high spot

inner n/s/f wheel dented

inner o/s/f wheel slightly dented

n/s/f inner cv boot slightly insecure/slight grease leak

o/s/f bottom ball joint boot slightly deteriorated

o/s/f brake caliper outer retaining clip missing

o/s/r brake tight/sticking

under cover fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2017 92,911 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged dented x3 (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake discs inner face dirty?

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber cracking and twisted on lock to lock when jack up (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper outer clip missing?

Offside Rear tyre edges stepped and outer edge of tread rubber cracking

under tray fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2017 92,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged dented x3 (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake discs inner face dirty?

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber cracking and twisted on lock to lock when jack up (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper outer clip missing?

Offside Rear tyre edges stepped and outer edge of tread rubber cracking

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 88,986 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre outer edge a bit stepped and rubber cracking outer edge

under tray fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2016 88,922 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre badly stepped

Nearside Rear tyre rubber cracking outer edge of tread

Nearside Rear tyre very low in places in tread

Offside Rear tyre outer edge a bit stepped and rubber cracking outer edge

front and rear brake discs very corroded/dirty pads ok

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 83,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

axle bushes rubber cracking and abit split

both rear tyres stepped in tread

exhaust baffles loose in middle box and abit of a blow on cat?

front and rear brake discs dirty from standing?

nearside front brake discs judder

Pass 18 Mar 2014 77,689 miles

did have play/slack botton hand brake, n/s/r hand brake arm on caliper wasn't back to stop, did free off, may stick again?

inner n/s/f wheel dented in 3 places

o/s/r brake pipe (to caliper) bent at end

rear brake discs slightly corroded/worn

service due on dash

under covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2013 66,554 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 59,353 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 59,353 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 52,859 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 XKY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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