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FN08 YMV

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,820 mi
Last recorded73,820 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 YMV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 73,820 miles

Nearside Front Inner track rod inner end have play

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged but still visibly (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 73,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner track rod inner end have play

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged but still visibly (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 62,988 miles

osf track rod end ball joint rubber slightly split

slight play in nsf track rod end ball joint

Pass 6 Dec 2016 52,222 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 45,711 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 45,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 38,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2014 30,858 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 30,854 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 28,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 28,282 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 25,266 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 25,266 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 18,687 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 YMV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YMV, 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 YMV registered?

FN08 YMV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is FN08 YMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN08 YMV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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