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MA58 VXM

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

97,859 mi
Last recorded97,859 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 97,859 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2023 97,857 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 84,232 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 84,232 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 81,556 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 81,556 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 80,753 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 80,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 75,888 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack End (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 75,888 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack End (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack End (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 70,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear wiper deteriorated.

Fail 8 Oct 2018 70,074 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear wiper deteriorated.

Pass 3 Oct 2017 63,048 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 62,947 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 52,719 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 52,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 48,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 43,794 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 37,135 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 29,552 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 22,174 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 VXM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VXM, 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 MA58 VXM registered?

MA58 VXM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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