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DG58 JXY

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,947 mi
Last recorded38,947 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 JXY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 38,947 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 38,424 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Feb 2024 37,899 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Feb 2024 37,899 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Feb 2023 37,336 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Feb 2022 36,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 36,866 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Caliber retaining clip is loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 36,447 miles

Front Steering has play within offside and nearside of steering rack

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has split and perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 36,111 miles

Both front shock absorbers heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Shock absorber heavily corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2020 36,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Both front shock absorbers heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Shock absorber heavily corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2019 35,602 miles

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

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))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 35,602 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 35,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 35,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 34,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly bent (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stem perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stem perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 34,002 miles

spare tyre,worn

Pass 26 Feb 2015 32,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads,80% worn

Pass 1 Mar 2014 31,462 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 31,462 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 30,577 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 30,577 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 14 Aug 2012 24,026 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 24,022 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 14,488 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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DG58 JXY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG58 JXY, 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 DG58 JXY registered?

DG58 JXY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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