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SL58 VTM

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,154 mi
Last recorded137,154 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 VTM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 137,154 miles

Headlight lenses faded

Imbalance on rear brakes

Top shocker mount at n/s knocking

Fail 1 Oct 2022 137,003 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Headlight lenses faded

Top shocker mount at n/s knocking

Pass 25 Oct 2021 130,122 miles

Headlight lenses faded

Oil leak on engine?

Rear axle bushes splitting

Rear tyre at o/s approaching wear bars

Fail 22 Oct 2021 130,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlight lenses faded

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

Oil leak on engine?

Rear axle bushes splitting

Rear tyre at o/s approaching wear bars

Pass 27 Oct 2020 123,408 miles

Front tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge

Headlight lenses faded

Play in n/s steering rack end

Rear brake dragging at o/s

Rear tyre o/s wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Oct 2020 123,337 miles

Central Seat belt missing Stalk (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge

Headlight lenses faded

Play in n/s steering rack end

Rear brake dragging at o/s

Rear tyre o/s wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2019 114,368 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 114,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 108,278 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 108,276 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 May 2017 99,544 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 May 2017 99,544 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 83,614 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 70,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 70,900 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 58,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 49,271 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 49,271 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 42,874 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 33,197 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 33,188 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VTM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SL58 VTM, 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 VTM registered?

SL58 VTM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 November 2008.

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