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NY08 FBJ

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,112 mi
Last recorded129,112 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY08 FBJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2023 129,112 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wiper’s don’tpark (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Ignition switch fault

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 113,523 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 113,521 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 112,705 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT+ REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front spare wheel fitted

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 112,705 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT+ REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front spare wheel fitted

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 110,068 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front track rod end play

Nearside Rear inner brake pad low

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

Offside Front inner track rod end play

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 101,355 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 92,970 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 92,963 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 78,537 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 57,635 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 41,265 miles

Offside mirror glass cracked.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 31,415 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 28,602 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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NY08 FBJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 NY08 FBJ, 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 NY08 FBJ registered?

NY08 FBJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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