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FN58 VVM

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,087 mi
Last recorded143,087 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 143,087 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 143,076 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) tie rod (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear spring on handbrake missing

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

Offside Rear spring on handbrake missing

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 137,201 miles

Rear discs, slight corrosion to inner faces

Pass 29 Sep 2021 127,080 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 127,080 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower arm rear bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both rear shocker top bush are excessively worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 116,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 102,210 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 102,210 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2018 82,031 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 82,031 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 62,179 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 62,179 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 53,382 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Sep 2016 53,379 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 43,961 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 34,131 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 22,003 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 16,677 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 1 Sep 2011 122,299 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 VVM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FN58 VVM, 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 VVM registered?

FN58 VVM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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