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YT58 FJN

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,274 mi
Last recorded95,274 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 FJN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2020 95,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Play found in inner steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Play found in inner steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Both front shocks corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 71,443 miles

n/s o/s rear axle bushes deteriorating and getting weak

Fail 20 Nov 2019 71,443 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre and rear exhaust mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

n/s o/s rear axle bushes deteriorating and getting weak

n/s rear brake pads getting low

slight lip rear brake discs

Pass 21 Nov 2018 63,958 miles

both rear flexi brake hose furrells rusty

n/s front tyre getting low on edges

o/s front tyre getting low starting to get low on inner edge

o/s rear tyre getting low especially outer edge

slight bind n/s rear brake

slight lip rear brake discs

slight play and knock n/s inner rack joint

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2018 63,958 miles

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie arm joint (2.3 (a) (i))

both rear flexi brake hose furrells rusty

n/s front tyre getting low on edges

o/s front tyre getting low starting to get low on inner edge

o/s rear tyre getting low especially outer edge

slight bind n/s rear brake

slight lip rear brake discs

slight play and knock n/s inner rack joint

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2017 56,385 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 56,384 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 47,984 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 47,984 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 32,558 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 31,100 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 23,728 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 23,728 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 15,530 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 7,364 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 6,896 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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YT58 FJN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YT58 FJN, 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 YT58 FJN registered?

YT58 FJN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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