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EX58 SHZ

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,675 mi
Last recorded129,675 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 SHZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 129,675 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 129,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 116,010 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 115,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 104,478 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 104,478 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 81,365 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 72,854 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 71,429 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Nov 2019 71,429 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2018 70,660 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Dec 2017 69,275 miles

undertrays fitted the vehicle

Pass 5 Dec 2016 67,469 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake readings are 21% minimum for mot is 16%.

Fail 5 Dec 2016 67,469 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake readings are 21% minimum for mot is 16%.

Pass 9 Dec 2015 64,807 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 61,046 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 61,046 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 12 Dec 2013 58,031 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 58,031 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 55,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 53,576 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 47,958 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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EX58 SHZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EX58 SHZ, 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 SHZ registered?

EX58 SHZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is EX58 SHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX58 SHZ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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