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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.
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) ()
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
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))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)
nearside rear tyre castleated on unner edge
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
Front and Rear brake disc's wearing thin
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)
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)
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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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