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OV58 FOU

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,108 mi
Last recorded139,108 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 FOU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 139,108 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect X2 (5.3.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective X2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 VERY POOR. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively X2 NSR/OSR RECOMMEND REPAIR. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush X2 (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 May 2023 139,104 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp INDICATOR INTERFERENCE. (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD. 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) RACK INTERNALS (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect X2 (5.3.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective X2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 VERY POOR. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively X2 NSR/OSR RECOMMEND REPAIR. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush X2 (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 125,999 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 125,984 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 118,888 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 118,888 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 114,271 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 114,269 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 107,905 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 107,905 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended [centre] (7.1.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 95,996 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 95,993 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 85,711 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 77,917 miles

slight play in nearside rack

Pass 16 Nov 2015 65,959 miles

engine undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2015 65,959 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2014 55,379 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 48,575 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2013 48,575 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 41,169 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 33,129 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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OV58 FOU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OV58 FOU, 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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OV58 FOU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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