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FN08 YKX

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,782 mi
Last recorded82,782 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 YKX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 82,782 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 82,729 miles

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

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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 78,731 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 74,930 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 74,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 70,486 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head light lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 67,131 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 64,868 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 64,868 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 63,301 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 60,085 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 57,198 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 55,202 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 55,202 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 51,990 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 47,241 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)

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 19 Mar 2014 40,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 33,795 miles

front screen marked.

Pass 24 Mar 2012 25,333 miles

all tyres low tread.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 17,910 miles

Nearside mirror glass cracked.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 17,910 miles

Nearside mirror glass cracked.

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 YKX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FN08 YKX registered?

FN08 YKX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is FN08 YKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN08 YKX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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