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PE58 SHJ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,509 mi
Last recorded116,509 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE58 SHJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 116,509 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has slight excess travel in operation of the mechanism. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment and/or repair.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 110,719 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Perishing/Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 110,715 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Perishing/Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 100,185 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 100,185 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2022 89,795 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 89,560 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle and rear mountings defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 78,474 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Jun 2020 67,304 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2020 66,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 52,596 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

wheel trims fitted unable to check wheel nuts

Fail 12 Apr 2019 52,596 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

wheel trims fitted unable to check wheel nuts

Pass 11 Apr 2018 45,089 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

unable to check wheel nuts covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2017 39,574 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wheel nuts and engine areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2017 39,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wheel nuts and engine areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2016 33,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 26,408 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 24,536 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 19,355 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 14,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 10,006 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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PE58 SHJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PE58 SHJ, 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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PE58 SHJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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