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FN08 YHX

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,705 mi
Last recorded85,705 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 YHX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 85,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX AREA (DRIVESHAFT SEAL) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES

Fail 20 May 2026 85,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX AREA (DRIVESHAFT SEAL) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES

Pass 28 May 2025 81,643 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 X NAILS

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 78,143 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 75,748 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55/16

Pass 24 May 2022 73,781 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2022 73,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 71,515 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 71,515 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 69,485 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 69,485 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 66,756 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 66,756 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 63,689 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 60,557 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 58,231 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 58,231 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 55,258 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 52,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 36,234 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 19,581 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 14,177 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 YHX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YHX, 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 FN08 YHX registered?

FN08 YHX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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