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YJ08 FYN

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

141,641 mi
Last recorded141,641 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 141,641 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer cv gaitor loose

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brakes slight bind

rack ends slight play

Fail 17 Aug 2018 141,641 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer cv gaitor loose

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brakes slight bind

rack ends slight play

Pass 2 Jun 2017 121,936 miles

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

Front Wipers worn N/s & O/s

Nearside Front Shock absorber centre bush / gland has play

Nearside Front Wheel rim damaged.

Rear Wheel rims damaged N/s & O/s

Fail 2 Jun 2017 121,936 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS wiring N/s & O/s (1.9.2a)

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

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

Front Wipers worn N/s & O/s

Nearside Front Shock absorber centre bush / gland has play

Nearside Front Wheel rim damaged.

Rear Wheel rims damaged N/s & O/s

Pass 14 Jun 2016 105,781 miles

Both rear tyres nearing wear bars

Nearside Rear wheel rim damaged

Nearside play in rack end

Offside Rear slight bind on brake

Fail 13 Jun 2016 105,780 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect N/s & O/s (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres nearing wear bars

Nearside Rear wheel rim damaged

Nearside play in rack end

Offside Rear slight bind on brake

Pass 12 Jun 2015 89,731 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack.

flat spot on neerside rear tyre

Fail 11 Jun 2015 89,728 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

flat spot on neerside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2014 70,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Noise on O/s suspension.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2014 70,347 miles

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine MIL lit. Noise on O/s suspension.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 55,769 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 55,769 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 38,773 miles

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

front tyre walls outer cut and down to 3mm tread depth

slight binding on os rear brake

Pass 15 Feb 2011 28,939 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 28,939 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 FYN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FYN, 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 FYN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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