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PJ58 YFO

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

38,041 mi
Last recorded38,041 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ58 YFO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 38,041 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside inner rack joint has play

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 36,701 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 35,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 35,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 34,771 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 33,901 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 33,101 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 31,652 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 30,117 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 28,598 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 26,888 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 24,852 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 24,852 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 21,978 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 17,617 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 17,617 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 12,847 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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PJ58 YFO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PJ58 YFO, 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 PJ58 YFO registered?

PJ58 YFO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 December 2008.

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The MOT history for PJ58 YFO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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