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SV58 UBJ

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,163 mi
Last recorded102,163 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 UBJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 102,163 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Rack Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Remold Starting To Peel -- 205 55 16 -- (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box hanger 50% Snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 102,158 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Hanger Insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification Not Seated Correctly (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Rack Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Remold Starting To Peel -- 205 55 16 -- (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box hanger 50% Snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 95,549 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 86,016 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering Rack Arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 85,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Worn To Excess (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In Tread. Tyre on 1.6mm -- 205 55 16 -- (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering Rack Arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 73,423 miles

Front brake discs becoming worn

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2016 73,423 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs becoming worn

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2015 60,910 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 56,569 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 46,801 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 38,459 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 29,449 miles

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

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

both front strut top bearings seized

rear brake discs worn and overheated

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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SV58 UBJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV58 UBJ, 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 SV58 UBJ registered?

SV58 UBJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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