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RJ58 RXY

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

116,382 mi
Last recorded116,382 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 RXY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 116,382 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 103,574 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 94,558 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 94,534 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 94,534 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 91,121 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2021 87,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 87,482 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 84,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 84,901 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 81,592 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 79,561 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 77,235 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber worn/incomplete

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-tray fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2017 77,235 miles

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

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber worn/incomplete

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-tray fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2016 72,256 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 72,256 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 64,863 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 64,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 59,991 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing.

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre perishing and smooth outer shoulder.

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

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 53,793 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 53,774 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 44,118 miles

offside front tyre is worn on edges recommend renew

Pass 3 Nov 2011 34,903 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 RXY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RJ58 RXY, 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 RXY registered?

RJ58 RXY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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The MOT history for RJ58 RXY shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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