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DV58 EKR

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

95,573 mi
Last recorded95,573 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 EKR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 95,573 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front lower swivel bearings slight play

front under bumper plastics missing

Fail 2 May 2024 95,548 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 95,016 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 92,248 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 92,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 88,961 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wire chaffed (routed incorrectly)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Evidence of brake hose slightly chaffed (superficial)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 88,959 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wire chaffed (routed incorrectly)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Evidence of brake hose slightly chaffed (superficial)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 85,448 miles

ALL tyre pressures appear low!

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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 85,446 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH (3.5 (a))

ALL tyre pressures appear low!

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced BORDERLINE! (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced BORDERLINE! (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 80,340 miles

Front and rear lights tinted

Nearside Rear Slight interference between side light and indicator

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Small cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 79,291 miles

Corrosion to inner surface of brake discs O/S and N/S front and rear

Fail 27 Feb 2018 79,287 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Corrosion to inner surface of brake discs O/S and N/S front and rear

Pass 30 Jan 2017 77,600 miles

corrosion & wear on rear brake discs

Fail 30 Jan 2017 77,598 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion & wear on rear brake discs

Pass 30 Apr 2016 75,538 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 69,548 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 60,295 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine management light on

o/s/r tyre sidewall damage

rear exhaust hanger broke

Fail 9 Dec 2013 60,295 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine management light on

o/s/r tyre sidewall damage

rear exhaust hanger broke

Pass 11 Dec 2012 54,336 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 54,336 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 46,230 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 46,230 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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DV58 EKR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DV58 EKR, 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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DV58 EKR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 November 2008.

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