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AV58 JBY

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,320 mi
Last recorded135,320 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 JBY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 135,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres low and perished

service lamp on

Pass 7 Dec 2017 121,961 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 104,376 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low pads and disc corroded (3.5.1g)

nsf tyre worn

Fail 12 Dec 2016 104,376 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low pads and disc corroded (3.5.1g)

nsf tyre worn

Pass 3 Dec 2015 90,459 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 75,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Dec 2013 59,632 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edge

Fail 10 Dec 2013 59,632 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 10 Dec 2012 46,869 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 46,868 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 46,381 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 37,605 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 37,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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AV58 JBY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AV58 JBY, 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 AV58 JBY registered?

AV58 JBY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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