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YJ08 FNE

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,929 mi
Last recorded186,929 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 FNE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 186,929 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 186,929 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 180,578 miles

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

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 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 172,068 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 171,971 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 171,356 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 171,356 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 171,287 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 160,922 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 145,638 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 127,640 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 101,338 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 101,338 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 73,363 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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YJ08 FNE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black 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 YJ08 FNE, 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 YJ08 FNE registered?

YJ08 FNE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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