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FN58 XML

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,510 mi
Last recorded107,510 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN58 XML
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 107,510 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering arm ()

Fail 1 Sep 2021 107,510 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering arm ()

Pass 26 Aug 2020 103,037 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 97,420 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Side sill damaged

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog light missing

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Buckle & TPMS Valve missing (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 97,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side sill damaged

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog light missing

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Buckle & TPMS Valve missing (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 90,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 85,255 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 78,004 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 78,003 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 73,954 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 69,884 miles

centre stop light not working

Fail 20 Aug 2013 67,184 miles

High level brake light inop

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Small cut in N/S/F tyre outer sidewall

Pass 20 Aug 2013 67,184 miles

High level brake light inop

Small cut in N/S/F tyre outer sidewall

Pass 31 Aug 2012 63,117 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

middle upper brake light inactive

Fail 31 Aug 2012 63,117 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

middle upper brake light inactive

Pass 1 Aug 2011 54,874 miles

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

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 XML is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 XML, 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 XML is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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