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RV58 JKN

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,763 mi
Last recorded145,763 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 JKN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 145,763 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 140,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front track rod end has two nuts fitted. Further investigation needed

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jul 2018 140,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front track rod end has two nuts fitted. Further investigation needed

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jul 2017 131,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jul 2017 131,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 121,319 miles

steering rack has a very bad knock when free play is checked

Fail 25 Jul 2016 121,318 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

steering rack has a very bad knock when free play is checked

Pass 27 Jul 2015 115,167 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 115,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 108,437 miles

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)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 96,608 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 96,608 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 72,681 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 72,681 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 52,536 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs worn to near minimum

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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RV58 JKN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RV58 JKN, 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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RV58 JKN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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