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EX58 ORJ

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

83,948 mi
Last recorded83,948 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 ORJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2024 83,948 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 75,245 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 75,245 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 63,813 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 63,813 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 56,399 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 50,433 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 50,433 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 45,979 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 41,441 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 36,549 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 31,382 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 31,382 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 25,630 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 25,630 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 19,806 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2012 19,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2011 15,065 miles

FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTHS GETTING LOW

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 15,065 miles

FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTHS GETTING LOW

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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EX58 ORJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EX58 ORJ, 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 EX58 ORJ registered?

EX58 ORJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is EX58 ORJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX58 ORJ shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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