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SJ58 NGZ

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,071 mi
Last recorded70,071 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ58 NGZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 70,071 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 70,071 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 64,560 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside wiper blade split on the end

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

very slight play in both rack ends

Fail 20 Apr 2018 64,560 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside wiper blade split on the end

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

very slight play in both rack ends

Pass 20 Apr 2017 58,955 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2016 51,984 miles

nearside front inner rack ball joint worn

Fail 15 Apr 2016 51,983 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn and inner faces rusty

nearside front inner rack ball joint worn

Pass 17 Apr 2015 44,643 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 38,557 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 34,554 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 34,554 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 28,944 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 28,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 16,113 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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SJ58 NGZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SJ58 NGZ, 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 SJ58 NGZ registered?

SJ58 NGZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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