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FN58 UKW

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

110,899 mi
Last recorded110,899 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN58 UKW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 110,899 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 102,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 102,909 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 96,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 96,728 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 92,661 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 92,614 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 87,771 miles

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

advise hand brake only just meets efficiency

Pass 2 Aug 2018 80,138 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 2 Aug 2018 80,138 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 14 Aug 2017 72,203 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2017

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 59,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under tray fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2016 59,188 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2015 38,818 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 38,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cracks in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 6 Aug 2014 23,401 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 16,873 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 14,128 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 14,099 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 10,747 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 10,747 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

slight play in nearside front inner rack arm

slight play in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

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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FN58 UKW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FN58 UKW, 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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FN58 UKW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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