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OY58 BLZ

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

128,883 mi
Last recorded128,883 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 BLZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 128,883 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 128,535 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint possible axle fault?? (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 107,484 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 104,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs showing corrosion

both rear brake discs pitted/slightly corroded

both rear tyre treads worn

nearside rear tyre wall cracked

Fail 31 Mar 2015 104,258 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs showing corrosion

both rear brake discs pitted/slightly corroded

both rear tyre treads worn

nearside rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2014 87,233 miles

both rear tyre treads worn on outer edge

slight crack in nearside front windscreen

Fail 28 Mar 2014 87,233 miles

Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyre treads worn on outer edge

slight crack in nearside front windscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2013 57,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in both front ball joints

Fail 27 Mar 2013 57,384 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs worn/corroded

both rear brake discs worn/corroded

slight play in both front ball joints

Pass 6 Sep 2011 30,609 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn

rear brake pads worn

Fail 6 Sep 2011 30,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre tread worn

rear brake pads worn

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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OY58 BLZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 OY58 BLZ, 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 OY58 BLZ registered?

OY58 BLZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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