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FN58 XLU

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

109,017 mi
Last recorded109,017 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 109,017 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs inner faces

Corrosion on rear coil springs

Headlamps faded

Offside Rear Wheel rim damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2020 108,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint modification unsafe Rack end loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Corrosion on front brake discs inner faces

Corrosion on rear coil springs

Headlamps faded

Offside Rear Wheel rim damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2019 101,021 miles

Damage to n/s front road wheel

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

Play in n/s track rod end

Pass 28 Jul 2018 89,182 miles

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 28 Jul 2018 89,182 miles

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

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

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge

Rear tyre at o/s perishing/cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2017 81,233 miles

Both n/s road wheels damaged

Corrosion on bottom of rear shockers

Front brake disc inner faces corroded

Headlamps faded

Nearside Rear Tyre cut in sidewall on inner edge

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Rack end has play in it

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Fail 7 Aug 2017 81,066 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both n/s road wheels damaged

Corrosion on bottom of rear shockers

Front brake disc inner faces corroded

Headlamps faded

Nearside Rear Tyre cut in sidewall on inner edge

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

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Rack end has play in it

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2016 74,159 miles

Damage to o/s front outer sill

Fail 20 Jul 2016 73,850 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Damage to o/s front outer sill

Front tyre at n/s wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jul 2015 65,080 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 65,080 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 56,208 miles

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

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

n/s front and rear road wheels slightly damaged,slight bind on rear brakes,play in n/s rack end , n/s rear tyre cracking.

Fail 21 Jul 2014 56,208 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s front and rear road wheels slightly damaged,slight bind on rear brakes,play in n/s rack end , n/s rear tyre cracking.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 47,009 miles

play in n/s rack end , rear brakes binding slightly, o/s front tyre starting to crack up.

Fail 31 Jul 2013 47,009 miles

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

play in n/s rack end , rear brakes binding slightly, o/s front tyre starting to crack up.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 35,253 miles

slight play in n/s rack end,n/s rear brake binding slightly,o/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 25,891 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 XLU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XLU, 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 XLU registered?

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

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