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AJ58 MFU

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,883 mi
Last recorded131,883 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 MFU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 131,883 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 131,873 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) RACK ARM BALL JOINT. (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure MOUNTING BROKEN. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 120,322 miles

Front bumper damaged .

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 99,021 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 77,915 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight movement in near side steering rack

Fail 27 Sep 2017 77,915 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight movement in near side steering rack

Pass 26 Sep 2016 68,194 miles

aftermarket HID bulbs fitted, light output low

o/s/r tyre on 4mm

Fail 26 Sep 2016 68,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

aftermarket HID bulbs fitted, light output low

o/s/r tyre on 4mm

Pass 18 Sep 2015 58,060 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 51,919 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 44,989 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 44,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 37,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2011 29,282 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 MFU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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