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FG58 BZR

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,891 mi
Last recorded88,891 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 BZR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 88,891 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 88,891 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 85,842 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread & damaged (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm & bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 85,842 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread & damaged (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm & bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 85,840 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 77,317 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 71,447 miles

child seat fitted not allowed full inspection n/s/r

Fail 22 Aug 2015 71,447 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working bothside (1.1.A.3b)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint bothside (2.5.B.1a)

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

child seat fitted not allowed full inspection n/s/r

Pass 25 Mar 2014 60,553 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 53,000 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

signs of wear at n/s end of steering rack

Pass 23 Mar 2012 44,726 miles

N/S rack end has slight wear

Fail 22 Mar 2012 44,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/S rack end has slight wear

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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FG58 BZR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 FG58 BZR, 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 FG58 BZR registered?

FG58 BZR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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