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NU58 VJL

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,100 mi
Last recorded102,100 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 102,100 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 102,100 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 99,403 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 97,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen wipers smearing slightly.

Fail 17 Aug 2017 97,530 miles

Central Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 27 Sep 2016 93,838 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 93,838 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 91,002 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 84,538 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 84,538 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 71,383 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 71,375 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2013 54,650 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 54,647 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 39,483 miles

Centre brake light inop

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 VJL 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 60%.

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 VJL, 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 VJL registered?

NU58 VJL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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