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SW58 BNN

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,995 mi
Last recorded142,995 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW58 BNN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 142,995 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 127,376 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 113,924 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 99,523 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 99,523 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 85,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 84,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak body corroded and leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak body corroded and leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 73,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm of tread and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on sidewall's and in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 73,072 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm of tread and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on sidewall's and in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brake's have a 29 % imbalance limit is 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 70,460 miles

slight wear in both front track rod ends

Pass 25 Aug 2017 65,141 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 59,179 miles

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

Front front brake discs pitted and corroded on inner face

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear rear brake discs pitted and corroded on inner face

Rear rear brake pads showing signs of burning due to brake bind at o/s/r

Fail 25 Aug 2016 59,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front front brake discs pitted and corroded on inner face

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear rear brake discs pitted and corroded on inner face

Rear rear brake pads showing signs of burning due to brake bind at o/s/r

Pass 21 Aug 2015 54,137 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 54,137 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 49,462 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 49,456 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 47,548 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 47,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2012 39,367 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)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 27,314 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 27,314 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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SW58 BNN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SW58 BNN, 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 SW58 BNN registered?

SW58 BNN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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The MOT history for SW58 BNN shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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