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FN58 VSF

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,073 mi
Last recorded95,073 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2022 95,073 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 91,398 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 91,276 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 87,489 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 87,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 84,736 miles

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

Nearside sill dented

n/s to o/s/f headight different internal style

Fail 3 Sep 2019 84,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside sill dented

n/s to o/s/f headight different internal style

Pass 23 Sep 2017 81,604 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 77,975 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 77,975 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 72,088 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to fully inspect seat

engine cover and under trays fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

slight play in both sides front inner steering arm ball joints

Fail 26 Oct 2015 72,088 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to fully inspect seat

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

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)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

slight play in both sides front inner steering arm ball joints

Pass 27 Oct 2014 62,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake binding n/s/r.

n/s/f outter sill damaged.

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm.

rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 27 Oct 2014 62,172 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake binding n/s/r.

n/s/f outter sill damaged.

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 56,479 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s front arch liner broken

Fail 1 Nov 2013 56,479 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s front arch liner broken

Pass 19 Oct 2012 44,113 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Oct 2012 44,113 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2011 31,824 miles

Evidence of front end impact

Fail 18 Oct 2011 31,824 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Evidence of front end impact

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 VSF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VSF, 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 VSF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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