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FN08 YRJ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,337 mi
Last recorded108,337 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 YRJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 108,337 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 104,213 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 97,074 miles

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 19 Jan 2019 97,071 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 23 Mar 2017 83,165 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit minimum wear to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 77,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 70,711 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 65,087 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 65,087 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 54,637 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 43,270 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 31,562 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

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 YRJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YRJ, 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 YRJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for FN08 YRJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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