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FN58 VTE

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,634 mi
Last recorded172,634 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN58 VTE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 172,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Feb 2024 172,630 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2023 161,982 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 161,982 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 143,686 miles

Exhaust mounts split

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 143,686 miles

Exhaust mounts split

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 132,741 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 132,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 122,472 miles

Nearside Front Plastic head lamp cover lightly deteriorating

Offside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2017 104,825 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 104,825 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 97,780 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 79,348 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 79,347 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 69,704 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 69,704 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 41,824 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 30,460 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 30,460 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 19,454 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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FN58 VTE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VTE, 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 FN58 VTE registered?

FN58 VTE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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