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PX58 GEJ

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,009 mi
Last recorded160,009 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX58 GEJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 160,009 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 160,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 143,535 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 138,196 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 138,196 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 132,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 122,000 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 103,374 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 103,374 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake is binding on badly making the wheel hard to rotate. (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 93,307 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F Play in rack

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 93,301 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers & under trays fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F Play in rack

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 78,021 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 65,130 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs surface slightly rusted

Fail 5 Mar 2014 65,130 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs surface slightly rusted

Pass 21 Aug 2013 58,175 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 58,173 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 42,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 42,152 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 25,457 miles

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

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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PX58 GEJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 PX58 GEJ, 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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PX58 GEJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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