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NU58 VHG

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,368 mi
Last recorded146,368 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 VHG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 146,368 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 146,232 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 143,905 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has very slight cracks on sidewall inside and out

Fail 18 Dec 2017 143,846 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has very slight cracks on sidewall inside and out

Pass 29 Nov 2016 131,712 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease but no apparent hole

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 131,661 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease but no apparent hole

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 121,549 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 121,253 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 104,973 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 104,620 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 81,216 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 72,766 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 47,048 miles

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

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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NU58 VHG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NU58 VHG, 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 NU58 VHG registered?

NU58 VHG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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