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SP58 XBY

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,166 mi
Last recorded109,166 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 XBY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 109,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 100,790 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 100,790 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 95,899 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 89,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in tie rod

Fail 10 Oct 2018 89,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in tie rod

Pass 18 Oct 2017 79,844 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 79,843 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 68,089 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut bearing (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 68,087 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut bearing (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 62,500 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play n/s/f steering rack ball end

Fail 15 Sep 2015 62,500 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play n/s/f steering rack ball end

Pass 10 Sep 2014 54,921 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 47,511 miles

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)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 47,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 38,876 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 29,667 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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SP58 XBY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XBY, 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 XBY registered?

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

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