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PK58 TGJ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,803 mi
Last recorded153,803 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK58 TGJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 153,803 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2021 153,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 145,868 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2020 145,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside 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))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 133,752 miles

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

Front both steering inner rack joint have slight play init

Fail 16 Jan 2019 133,718 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front both steering inner rack joint have slight play init

Pass 15 Dec 2017 117,099 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 12 Nov 2016 100,720 miles

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

emissions too clean to test

Pass 30 Nov 2015 88,514 miles

Nearside rack end ball joint slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Nov 2015 88,511 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight tread seperation

Nearside rack end ball joint slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Dec 2014 65,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers slight smearing

Pass 2 Dec 2013 43,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 21,514 miles

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

nearside front steering rack end ball joint slight play

Pass 12 Dec 2011 9,677 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 8,990 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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PK58 TGJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PK58 TGJ, 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 PK58 TGJ registered?

PK58 TGJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 December 2008.

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