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FN08 YNB

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,428 mi
Last recorded130,428 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 130,428 miles

Front Axle fitted steel and alloy wheel

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 130,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested Dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Axle fitted steel and alloy wheel

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 123,681 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 123,201 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2017 123,201 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

rear brake discs corroded

water level low

wipers smear slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2016 114,278 miles

slight play in both inner track trod ends

Fail 29 Jul 2016 114,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on the outer of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

slight play in both inner track trod ends

Pass 31 Jul 2015 104,647 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 104,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 94,895 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Jun 2014 94,895 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2013 65,672 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 48,439 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 48,436 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 41,989 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 YNB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YNB, 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 YNB is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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