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NL58 OPJ

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,852 mi
Last recorded63,852 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 OPJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 63,852 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 63,842 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 52,677 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 52,677 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 47,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 45,234 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 43,816 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 43,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 41,552 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 38,824 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 35,746 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 32,536 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 32,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 28,817 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 24,874 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 21,310 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 17,860 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 13,336 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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NL58 OPJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NL58 OPJ, 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 NL58 OPJ registered?

NL58 OPJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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