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MF58 MSY

2008 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

146,611 mi
Last recorded146,611 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 MSY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 146,611 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 143,898 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust rubber perished

Fail 1 Feb 2023 143,898 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust rubber perished

Pass 21 Jan 2022 140,537 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 138,266 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2021 138,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 134,235 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2019 129,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 129,257 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 120,661 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play both Rack Ends (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 120,661 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Ball joint has slight play both Rack Ends (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 105,666 miles

Child Seat Fitted

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 105,665 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Rack End (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Bottom Ball Joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child Seat Fitted

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 92,982 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear discs corroded

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 16 Oct 2015 92,960 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear discs corroded

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 14 Oct 2014 88,913 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Fail 14 Oct 2014 88,895 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 15 Oct 2013 84,417 miles

Offside headlight pattern weak

front brake discs corroded and worn

play in nearside front steering rack arm

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Fail 15 Oct 2013 84,390 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside headlight pattern weak

front brake discs corroded and worn

play in nearside front steering rack arm

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 19 Oct 2012 76,777 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 76,777 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s headlight not as bright as nearside.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 59,156 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 59,156 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front 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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MF58 MSY is a 2008 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 MF58 MSY, 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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MF58 MSY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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