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FN08 YLA

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

223,896 mi
Last recorded223,896 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 YLA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 223,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear parking brake 50% less effort than off side

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

Offside Front steering rack end badly worn

Rear Exhaust mounting defective center mount perished & splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 223,883 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting split into two parts (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear parking brake 50% less effort than off side

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering rack end badly worn

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective center mount perished & splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 188,953 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 188,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 158,373 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 126,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 126,619 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 92,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 92,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2015 78,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 May 2015 78,596 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2014 69,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2013 60,109 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 60,109 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 50,118 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 39,444 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 YLA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YLA, 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 YLA registered?

FN08 YLA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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