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SP58 UWZ

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

223,538 mi
Last recorded223,538 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 UWZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2022 223,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Close to limit ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Close to limit ()

Offside Rear Position light lens damaged but not showing white light

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 210,130 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective just before axle (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 189,680 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 May 2019 189,679 miles

Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side lights come on (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lights flash (4.4.3 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp as above (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all rear lights flash ,

Pass 23 May 2018 180,738 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 180,735 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 169,870 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 16 May 2017 169,870 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 155,558 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 138,574 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 138,574 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2014 128,775 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 128,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 116,849 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2012 92,111 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 67,978 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 67,978 miles

Rear Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SP58 UWZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SP58 UWZ, 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 SP58 UWZ registered?

SP58 UWZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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The MOT history for SP58 UWZ shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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