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SL58 HDG

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,923 mi
Last recorded23,923 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 HDG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 23,923 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack Joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 18,855 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2023 13,908 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 13,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 12,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Nov 2021 12,871 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2020 12,413 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 12,413 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 11,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 11,620 miles

205/50/17

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre splitting

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2018 11,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

205/50/17

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre splitting

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2017 11,215 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2016 10,856 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2015 10,460 miles

Nearside wiper smearing

Pass 10 Sep 2014 9,837 miles

n/s/rear brake slow to release

Fail 9 Sep 2014 9,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/rear brake slow to release

Pass 4 Sep 2013 9,356 miles

offside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 10 Sep 2012 8,711 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 8,711 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 8,312 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 8,312 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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SL58 HDG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL58 HDG, 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 SL58 HDG registered?

SL58 HDG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is SL58 HDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL58 HDG shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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