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YN08 FDX

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

100,992 mi
Last recorded100,992 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 FDX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 100,992 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 98,575 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 93,584 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 93,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin at 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 91,549 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 89,586 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 89,586 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2020 88,480 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 84,641 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 84,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 79,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

plastic undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components and areas of floorpan.

Fail 15 May 2018 79,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

plastic undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components and areas of floorpan.

Pass 23 May 2017 74,250 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2017 74,250 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 67,941 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 4 May 2016 67,941 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 61,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Apr 2014 55,051 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 46,940 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 46,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 May 2012 39,554 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 29,906 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 May 2011 29,906 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 FDX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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