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GJ58 XKF

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

165,607 mi
Last recorded165,607 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 XKF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 165,607 miles

Boot lid slightly loose can not open (6.2.1 (a) (i))

front and rear disc rust

Fail 9 Jul 2018 165,607 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Boot lid slightly loose can not open (6.2.1 (a) (i))

front and rear disc rust

Pass 9 Nov 2016 161,491 miles

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2016

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Stop lamp not working Centre top (1.2.1b)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 155,751 miles

slight play in offside front track rod inner joint

Fail 17 Nov 2015 155,751 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in offside front track rod inner joint

Pass 26 Nov 2014 130,134 miles

STRONG ADVISE:front brake discs worn/corroded/poor condition

play in nearside and offside front track rod inner joints

Fail 26 Nov 2014 130,134 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

STRONG ADVISE:front brake discs worn/corroded/poor condition

play in nearside and offside front track rod inner joints

Pass 17 Dec 2013 105,685 miles

Both front tyres getting low 3mm

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight play in steering rack arms

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jan 2013 77,201 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 77,201 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 46,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 46,426 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear 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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GJ58 XKF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GJ58 XKF, 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 GJ58 XKF registered?

GJ58 XKF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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