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FX08 RYP

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,405 mi
Last recorded132,405 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 RYP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 132,405 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 132,405 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 121,491 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 116,433 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 116,405 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 111,650 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 103,250 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 103,250 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 97,572 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 91,422 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 78,211 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 78,211 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 57,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,232 miles

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

o/s + n/s rear brake discs corroded

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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FX08 RYP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FX08 RYP, 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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FX08 RYP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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