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NU58 VJF

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,791 mi
Last recorded78,791 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 VJF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 78,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 78,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 67,478 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 58,984 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Aug 2018 56,114 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test items on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

engine coolant level is low

Pass 17 Aug 2017 53,789 miles

air filter housing retaining devices are not tight/secured

park brake lever release faulty

Pass 1 Aug 2016 48,739 miles

nearside front inner steering rack end joint slight play

offside front brake pads are worn (recommend replace a.s.a.p.)

rear brake pads are worn (recommend replace)

tyre pressures low (recommend check & reset)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 48,739 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front inner steering rack end joint slight play

offside front brake pads are worn (recommend replace a.s.a.p.)

rear brake pads are worn (recommend replace)

tyre pressures low (recommend check & reset)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 37,728 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 37,728 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 35,777 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 30,530 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 30,530 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 26,782 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 22,880 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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NU58 VJF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NU58 VJF, 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 VJF registered?

NU58 VJF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 December 2008.

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