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SK58 JWJ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,996 mi
Last recorded101,996 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 JWJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 101,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 101,376 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

coolant level low

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Dec 2017 86,812 miles

Both front tires wearing quickly on edges

Both front to rear brake pipe corroded slightly at ends

Child seats fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated slightly but not likely to be misread

NSF drop link has slight play in a ball joint

OSF suspension arms has slight play in a ball joint

OSR flexi corroded slightly

Rear brakes sticking slightly

Under trays fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2017 86,513 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Both front tires wearing quickly on edges

Both front to rear brake pipe corroded slightly at ends

Child seats fitted

Exhaust heat shield has come adrift

Front registration plate deteriorated slightly but not likely to be misread

NSF drop link has slight play in a ball joint

OSF suspension arms has slight play in a ball joint

OSR flexi corroded slightly

Rear brakes sticking slightly

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2016 71,967 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 55,542 miles

TPMS may be faulty although no warning lamp illuminated. Should be investigated.

Fail 23 Dec 2015 55,542 miles

TPMS may be faulty although no warning lamp illuminated. Should be investigated.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' satnav/phone holder (8.3.1e)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 42,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2014 42,395 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2014 41,923 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

o/s/f daytime running bulb inop

Pass 19 Dec 2013 31,812 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 23,592 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 16,597 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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SK58 JWJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SK58 JWJ, 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 SK58 JWJ registered?

SK58 JWJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 December 2008.

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