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FN08 YHR

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,973 mi
Last recorded137,973 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 YHR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 137,973 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 137,973 miles

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

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

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ns and os front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected inner both ns and os front (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2018 133,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 133,248 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 124,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 124,971 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 116,372 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 108,147 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 106,297 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 89,516 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 89,516 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 10 Apr 2012 72,164 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 72,164 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 57,691 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 57,691 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 YHR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc 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 FN08 YHR, 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 YHR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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