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RE58 PYS

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

109,098 mi
Last recorded109,098 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 PYS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 109,098 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 109,095 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 102,613 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 102,612 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 96,270 miles

nearside steering rack tie rod arm worm

Fail 11 Aug 2015 96,253 miles

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

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

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

nearside steering rack tie rod arm worm

Pass 16 Aug 2014 90,581 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 90,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 78,301 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to n/s/ sill

Fail 28 Sep 2013 78,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to n/s/ sill

Pass 26 Sep 2012 60,640 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 60,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 49,745 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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RE58 PYS is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RE58 PYS, 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 RE58 PYS registered?

RE58 PYS is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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