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RV58 PHY

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

88,928 mi
Last recorded88,928 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 PHY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 88,928 miles

parking brake lever difficult to release

Pass 10 Feb 2024 88,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively release pin (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 88,196 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively release pin (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 86,990 miles

nearside front and both rear tyres cracked in between tread

parking brake lever difficult to release

Fail 13 Feb 2023 86,984 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front and both rear tyres cracked in between tread

parking brake lever difficult to release

Pass 1 Feb 2022 85,540 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 85,540 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 83,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

parking brake lever release button very stiff to operate

Pass 6 Feb 2020 82,881 miles

parking brake release button stiff in operation

Fail 6 Feb 2020 82,881 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

parking brake release button stiff in operation

Pass 31 Jan 2019 80,145 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 80,144 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all shock absorber casings heavily corroded on places, recommend replacement

brake fluid looks dirty ,( slightly contaminated with water)

Pass 7 Feb 2018 78,985 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 78,985 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front discs heavily worn measurement required before new pads fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2017 77,571 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have corrosion/pitting (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate not showing on dashboard (4.1.D.4)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 77,571 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have corrosion/pitting (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate not showing on dashboard (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 74,102 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

deep cuts in o/s/r tyre tread area

n/s/f tyre worn on inner tread area

o/s/f tyre has deep cuts in outer sidewall recommend attention soon

Pass 4 Feb 2015 70,582 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Feb 2014 62,010 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 64,566 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 64,566 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 62,695 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 55,711 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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RV58 PHY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RV58 PHY, 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 RV58 PHY registered?

RV58 PHY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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