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AJ58 MFO

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,352 mi
Last recorded132,352 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 MFO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 132,352 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 132,352 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 127,835 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 124,156 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 119,917 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 119,912 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear over axel (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded section of 1 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 107,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 89,856 miles

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

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))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 84,144 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Oct 2017 84,144 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 73,111 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 73,111 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 63,410 miles

Dry bearing style noise from under bonnet when engine running

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some viewing of components

Fail 2 Oct 2015 63,407 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Dry bearing style noise from under bonnet when engine running

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some viewing of components

Pass 1 Oct 2014 51,875 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 38,811 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 38,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 29,167 miles

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

nearside rear and offside rear seat belts do not rolling back because of dog cage fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2011 19,843 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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AJ58 MFO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AJ58 MFO, 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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AJ58 MFO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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