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SH58 EKN

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

107,603 mi
Last recorded107,603 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH58 EKN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 107,603 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 93,251 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 93,251 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 78,505 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Apr 2018 78,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 63,376 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 63,376 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exaust heat shield insicure

Pass 22 Apr 2016 52,704 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

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

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not letting full inspection of adult belt.

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

front brake discs corrosion advancing

Fail 20 Apr 2016 52,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough upper strut bearing (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Boot switch not operating access available through rear seat.

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

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

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not letting full inspection of adult belt.

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

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut bearing (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 41,944 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 41,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 33,490 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 32,348 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 27,797 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 27,797 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2011 23,065 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 23,065 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SH58 EKN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SH58 EKN, 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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SH58 EKN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 November 2008.

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