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EK58 SFX

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,466 mi
Last recorded82,466 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 SFX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 82,466 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 82,466 miles

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

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

Engine compartment covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn on inner edge of tread area - and has cuts in tread area - and has nail in tread area (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 80,220 miles

Headlamps slightly different colours

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 80,220 miles

Headlamps slightly different colours

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 76,369 miles

Engine compartment covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Nov 2015 76,369 miles

Engine compartment covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 72,673 miles

Slight play in steering rack inner joint (offside)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 72,673 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joint (offside)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2013 67,445 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 67,445 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 61,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 51,110 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 SFX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 SFX, 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 SFX registered?

EK58 SFX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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The MOT history for EK58 SFX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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