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HJ58 PTX

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,416 mi
Last recorded78,416 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 PTX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 78,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight play to offside front road wheel, suspected inner steering tie rod end

Fail 13 Sep 2021 78,416 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight play to offside front road wheel, suspected inner steering tie rod end

Pass 11 Sep 2020 74,983 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 74,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 67,995 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front Tyre's (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 61,782 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 61,782 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2017 51,932 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 49,899 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Pass 11 Jun 2015 46,892 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 46,892 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 42,533 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 32,124 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 19,989 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 19,989 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 13,029 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 12,979 miles

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

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 PTX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PTX, 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 HJ58 PTX registered?

HJ58 PTX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 September 2008.

Is HJ58 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ58 PTX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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