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RJ58 NVF

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,052 mi
Last recorded131,052 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 NVF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 131,052 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 131,052 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 117,596 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 117,265 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 94,437 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 94,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 74,590 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 74,590 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2017 69,899 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Oct 2017 69,899 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 65,036 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 59,561 miles

Slight play in n/s/f inner rack joint

Fail 26 Nov 2015 59,561 miles

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

Slight play in n/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 5 Dec 2014 54,000 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 49,111 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 42,120 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 42,120 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 22 Dec 2011 35,135 miles

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

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

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

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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RJ58 NVF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RJ58 NVF, 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 RJ58 NVF registered?

RJ58 NVF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 December 2008.

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