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SJ58 OVG

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,696 mi
Last recorded183,696 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ58 OVG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 183,696 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper slightly loose

Fail 21 Jan 2021 183,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure calliper retaining spring missing (1.1.21 (c))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 173,170 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 173,169 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 157,893 miles

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

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 148,351 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 148,326 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 141,777 miles

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

Nearside Front tie bar slight play in ball joint

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 132,634 miles

Nearside steering rack knuckle has slight play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost on metal (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 132,533 miles

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

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

Nearside steering rack knuckle has slight play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost on metal (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 123,901 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 123,900 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 115,764 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 107,476 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 96,816 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 OVG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OVG, 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 OVG registered?

SJ58 OVG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 October 2008.

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