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EK58 NBG

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

109,623 mi
Last recorded109,623 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 NBG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 109,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to side wall ()

Fail 10 Sep 2025 109,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to side wall ()

Pass 16 Sep 2024 103,495 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 103,495 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 102,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

headlamp images becoming poor

rear brake discs corroded on inner braking surfaces

Fail 22 Aug 2023 102,584 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Headlamp images poor

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 101,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

headlamp images poor

rear brake discs corroded on inner braking surfaces

Pass 5 Aug 2021 101,333 miles

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

headlamp images becoming poor

n/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 4 Sep 2020 100,908 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

headlamp images becoming poor

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut

rear exhaust mount rubber deteriorated

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 22 May 2019 99,758 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

n/s/r tyre perished in tread

Fail 21 May 2019 99,755 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

n/s/r tyre perished in tread

Pass 4 Jun 2018 97,932 miles

Nearside front tyre has cuts on outer sidewall

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Jun 2018 97,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside front tyre has cuts on outer sidewall

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Jun 2017 95,855 miles

n/s/r valve stem damaged

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads wearing low

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2016 92,783 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Unable to open tailgate but gained access through rear seats

Pass 24 Jun 2015 87,849 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 84,336 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 84,326 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 72,160 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 72,156 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 58,617 miles

offside wiper smearing

Fail 31 Oct 2012 58,617 miles

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

offside wiper smearing

Pass 7 Nov 2011 41,022 miles

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

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

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 NBG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 EK58 NBG, 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 NBG registered?

EK58 NBG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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