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NU58 VKE

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

172,928 mi
Last recorded172,928 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 172,928 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 160,904 miles

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

heat shields loose

Fail 19 Feb 2021 160,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

heat shields loose

Pass 18 Feb 2020 151,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Water in oil, found on checking oil level

Fail 17 Feb 2020 151,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Water in oil, found on checking oil level

Pass 20 Feb 2019 137,164 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 125,984 miles

Both sides rear brake discs are worn to exces

Both sides rear brakes have some binding

Both sides rear ends of the main brake pipes are corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft boot is deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2018 125,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both sides rear brake discs are worn to exces

Both sides rear brakes have some binding

Both sides rear ends of the main brake pipes are corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft boot is deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2017 122,204 miles

Handbrake performance is poor

Nearside front tyre is worn to the legal limit

Rear brake discs are worn

Fail 17 Feb 2017 122,204 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear brake discs are worn

Handbrake performance is poor

Nearside front tyre is worn to the legal limit

Pass 26 Feb 2016 118,228 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 118,201 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 112,862 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 93,118 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 93,118 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 69,723 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 47,267 miles

exhaust heat sheild bent (fixed)

near side rear inner wing guard damaged

Fail 29 Dec 2011 47,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

exhaust heat sheild bent (fixed)

near side rear inner wing guard damaged

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 VKE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VKE, 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 VKE registered?

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

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