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FN08 YRV

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

30,812 mi
Last recorded30,812 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 YRV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 30,812 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 30,803 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 30,772 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 30,580 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 30,580 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 29,842 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 28,304 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 26,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear perished

Offside Front perished

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear perished

Pass 27 Mar 2017 23,726 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 21,110 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 19,147 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 16,579 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 12,973 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 10,505 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 8,428 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 YRV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YRV, 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 YRV registered?

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

Is FN08 YRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN08 YRV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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