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SJ58 OYL

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,487 mi
Last recorded66,487 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ58 OYL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 66,487 miles

both front brake discs corroding

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 18 Jul 2017 66,485 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface pitted and scorned (3.5.1i)

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

both front brake discs corroding

front brake pads wearing thin

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 11 Jul 2016 62,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Strut top bearing cracking on turns

Rear Brake discs badly corroded on inner faces

Fail 11 Jul 2016 62,860 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working High level stoplamp (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Strut top bearing cracking on turns

Rear Brake discs badly corroded on inner faces

Pass 14 Jul 2015 57,766 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2015 57,766 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 52,928 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 52,928 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 47,581 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

offside front strut top bearing sticking slightly

Fail 9 Aug 2012 43,167 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 43,167 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 37,411 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 OYL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OYL, 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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SJ58 OYL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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