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FN08 YNL

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,709 mi
Last recorded154,709 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 YNL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 154,709 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 154,705 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 152,049 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back box mount (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Aug 2022 149,219 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Aug 2022 149,219 miles

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

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all rear lamps faulty (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside 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) ()

Pass 27 Aug 2021 146,683 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Aug 2020 141,968 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 141,960 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 139,090 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Aug 2019 139,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Aug 2018 124,092 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 107,519 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 90,970 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 83,479 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 76,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2013 68,538 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 68,538 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 60,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 60,541 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 44,805 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 YNL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YNL, 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 YNL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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