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SV58 WUL

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,226 mi
Last recorded115,226 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 WUL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 115,226 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 106,369 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 106,369 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users exhaust heat shield (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 94,961 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 94,961 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 86,796 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both strut top bearings slightly seized

Fail 8 Sep 2014 86,796 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both strut top bearings slightly seized

Pass 9 Sep 2013 78,238 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside steering arm slightly worn

Fail 9 Sep 2013 78,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside steering arm slightly worn

unable to fully check offside wheel bearing due to binding

Pass 27 Aug 2012 68,268 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both strut top bearings seized slightly

nearside gearbox oil seal leaking oil advise attention

Fail 27 Aug 2012 68,268 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both strut top bearings seized slightly

nearside gearbox oil seal leaking oil advise attention

Pass 26 Aug 2011 60,341 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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SV58 WUL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SV58 WUL, 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 WUL registered?

SV58 WUL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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