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YJ08 FNC

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

148,588 mi
Last recorded148,588 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 FNC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 148,588 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Unable to check rear seat belts, as car used as van.

Fail 16 Mar 2020 148,586 miles

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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lights flashing (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Unable to check rear seat belts, as car used as van.

Rear exhaust slightly insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2019 139,912 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 139,912 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 128,921 miles

centre brake light dim

Fail 3 May 2018 128,913 miles

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

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

centre brake light dim

Pass 5 Jun 2017 123,171 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside rear tyre outer sidewalls cracking perrishing

Offside front tyre worn outer tread

Fail 1 Jun 2017 123,001 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low Offside and nearside (1.8)

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

Nearside mirror glass damaged

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

Offside and nearside rear tyre outer sidewalls cracking perrishing

Offside front tyre worn outer tread

Pass 5 May 2016 114,651 miles

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

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 29 Apr 2016 114,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 8 May 2015 104,773 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 104,773 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 95,670 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 83,882 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 83,882 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 80,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 68,197 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 53,641 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 53,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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YJ08 FNC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 YJ08 FNC, 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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YJ08 FNC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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