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HJ58 POV

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,517 mi
Last recorded133,517 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 POV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 133,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 129,503 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 117,571 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 117,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 103,333 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 103,016 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 93,207 miles

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Fail 18 Sep 2018 93,207 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 22 Sep 2017 85,539 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive amount of play in joint or rack,obscured by rack gaiter ()

Fail 22 Sep 2017 85,539 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive amount of play in joint or rack,obscured by rack gaiter ()

engine oil level low

Pass 21 Sep 2016 77,052 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 67,659 miles

play in nearside steering arm

play in offside steering arm

Fail 23 Sep 2015 67,659 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in nearside steering arm

play in offside steering arm

Pass 17 Sep 2014 58,688 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all tyres perrished slightly

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2013 49,180 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 39,534 miles

slight play in steering rack nearside arm inner joint

Fail 19 Sep 2012 39,534 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in steering rack nearside arm inner joint

Pass 20 Sep 2011 29,751 miles

nearside inner drive shaft gaiter leaking grease

offside front washer jet partly blocked

slight play to nearside steering rack arm

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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HJ58 POV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJ58 POV, 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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HJ58 POV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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