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FN58 XLW

2008 Renault Megane

Yellow Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,454 mi
Last recorded118,454 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN58 XLW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 118,454 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 118,454 miles

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

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

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

Rear Movement in the hand brake would suggest that the cable not fully returning may need further investigation. Not affecting the brake operation at the time of test.

Fail 15 Sep 2025 118,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect blurred image due to headlamp lens condition (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect blurred image due to headlamp lens condition (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall curb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output glazed up (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output glazed up (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Sep 2024 114,506 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 110,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 106,415 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Front brake discs scored.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly damaged but still prevents the ingress of dirt. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear brake discs scored and corroded.

Under trays fitted on.

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 106,337 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Front brake discs scored.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly damaged but still prevents the ingress of dirt. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear brake discs scored and corroded.

Under trays fitted on.

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 100,739 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 100,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 96,648 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 96,621 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 92,958 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 87,940 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 87,928 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 82,572 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 81,903 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too low both sides. (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner joints badly worn ()

front discs and pads very worn

rear pads low discs corroded.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 71,341 miles

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

nearside rear tyre castleated on unner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2016 70,722 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre castleated on unner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2015 59,435 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 47,033 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 36,089 miles

Front and Rear brake disc's wearing thin

Fail 12 Sep 2012 29,686 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 29,686 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 25,324 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 XLW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XLW, 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 XLW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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