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EK58 JFE

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,941 mi
Last recorded118,941 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 JFE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 May 2026 118,941 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both rear trailing arm bushes perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake cable has restricted free movement both hand brake cables corroded (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 112,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underbody age related surface rust / corrosion including axles, subframes & suspension components

Undertrays fitted on vehicle at the time of test

Pass 14 May 2024 104,804 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2023 95,496 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 85,745 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 79,783 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 76,325 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 76,325 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

coolant level low

Pass 10 May 2019 68,171 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 9 May 2019 68,151 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 15 May 2018 61,528 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bonnet satety catch sirzed and not efective

Pass 22 Apr 2017 53,974 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

bonnet safety catch stiff

Pass 25 Apr 2016 47,179 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 45,858 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 40,856 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 34,584 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 28,768 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 23,199 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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EK58 JFE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EK58 JFE, 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 EK58 JFE registered?

EK58 JFE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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