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NU58 VVK

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,250 mi
Last recorded132,250 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 VVK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 132,250 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel leak- (Fumes into cabin) top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear numberplate lamp inoperative

Fail 13 Mar 2024 132,250 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel leak- (Fumes into cabin) top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 110,821 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 110,619 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 110,536 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 107,166 miles

Both front top mounts rough on rotation

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Fail 13 Sep 2021 106,906 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Deep splits around tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front top mounts rough on rotation

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Bad play in both sides ()

Pass 16 Sep 2020 103,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Flasher causes lamp to dim slightly (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 103,114 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Exhaust/injector blow under bonnet (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Engine breather pipe hanging down

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Signs of leakage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Flasher causes lamp to dim slightly (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 98,598 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 98,595 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 91,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Front drive shaft boot worn

Nearside Front strut top mount bearing slightly rough

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 91,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right beam pattern kick up to left and right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front drive shaft boot worn

Nearside Front strut top mount bearing slightly rough

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 83,183 miles

play in steering rack inner joints (both)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 83,183 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 83,177 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside 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 Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 74,650 miles

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 18 Dec 2015 74,649 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 19 Dec 2014 61,401 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 49,431 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 48,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2013 48,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 41,942 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 35,194 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 VVK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 VVK, 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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NU58 VVK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 November 2008.

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