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YN08 FDU

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,030 mi
Last recorded136,030 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 FDU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 136,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion present under vehicle

Pass 23 Jan 2024 130,695 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion present under vehicle in parts

Pass 16 Jan 2023 127,441 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside steering rack slight play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray plate corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2022 121,141 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

all tyres low tread

corrosion present under vehicle inparts

Fail 7 Feb 2022 121,141 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

all tyres low tread

corrosion present under vehicle inparts

Pass 30 Dec 2020 115,513 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 115,486 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 107,204 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 102,438 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 96,201 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 89,583 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 May 2016 89,583 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 85,283 miles

slight play offside steering arm, both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 28 Aug 2015 85,283 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play offside steering arm, both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 May 2015 84,965 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 74,913 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 65,397 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 56,589 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 42,064 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 42,033 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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YN08 FDU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YN08 FDU, 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 YN08 FDU registered?

YN08 FDU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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