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NJ58 OWO

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,568 mi
Last recorded32,568 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ58 OWO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 32,568 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 32,568 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 31,987 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2024 31,974 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 31,531 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 31,119 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 30,527 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 30,527 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 29,660 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 29,659 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected release knob inoperative (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipped beam kicks up too high to offside (4.1.2 (c))

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and cross rear axle pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 28,972 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated button doesnt release parking lever very easily (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 27,427 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 27,427 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 25,896 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 24,325 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 22,527 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 20,792 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 18,727 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 16,089 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 13,263 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 12,240 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 12,240 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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NJ58 OWO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NJ58 OWO, 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 NJ58 OWO registered?

NJ58 OWO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 October 2008.

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