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YN08 FTO

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,927 mi
Last recorded69,927 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 FTO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 69,927 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 69,925 miles

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 62,535 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 62,534 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 59,300 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 57,020 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 55,283 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 55,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/50.17 ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 51,512 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 51,508 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner tie-rod (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure damaged (needs replacement) (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate possible fault on system light stayed on to long on first start up (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 44,539 miles

Nearside Front play in inner steering joint

Fail 6 Apr 2016 44,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake discs heavily corroded/ pitted

Nearside Front play in inner steering joint

Rear brake discs heavily corroded/pitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 35,774 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 35,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 59,303 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 59,301 miles

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

Nearside Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 32,640 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 27,200 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 27,200 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 21,941 miles

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

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

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 FTO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FTO, 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 FTO registered?

YN08 FTO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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