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MA58 BYP

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,535 mi
Last recorded100,535 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 BYP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 100,535 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Front tyre valve deteriorated

Fail 1 Sep 2020 100,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Front tyre valve deteriorated

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 95,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

off side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

suspect various tyres are underinflated.

Fail 30 Aug 2019 95,539 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

off side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

suspect various tyres are underinflated.

Pass 3 Aug 2018 84,812 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear, is worn bald at the edge(suspect worn close to exposing the cords) is perished/cracked and shows splits.

near side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

near side front wheel rim shows distortion.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear, is worn bald at the edge(suspect worn close to exposing the cords) is perished/cracked and shows splits.

off side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

off side rear tyre perished/cracked.

off side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

Fail 3 Aug 2018 84,812 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear, is worn bald at the edge(suspect worn close to exposing the cords) is perished/cracked and shows splits.

near side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

near side front wheel rim shows distortion.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear, is worn bald at the edge(suspect worn close to exposing the cords) is perished/cracked and shows splits.

off side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

off side rear tyre perished/cracked.

off side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

Pass 24 Jul 2017 75,180 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

near side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

off side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

Pass 30 Jul 2016 65,871 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

near side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

near side rear tyre tread shows splits and is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

off side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

Fail 29 Jul 2016 65,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

near side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

near side rear tyre tread shows splits and is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off side front headlamp dip beam aim not tested.

off side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

off side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

service warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 57,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm

Pass 14 Aug 2014 50,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 44,269 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 44,269 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 36,077 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 19,256 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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MA58 BYP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MA58 BYP, 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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MA58 BYP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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