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SW58 GCZ

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,321 mi
Last recorded123,321 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 123,321 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 110,445 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess rear x 2 slightly frayed (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 110,444 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess rear x 2 slightly frayed (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 105,429 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 105,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 98,358 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x 2tie - rods ()

Fail 29 Nov 2021 98,334 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 83,475 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x 2 ()

Fail 30 Nov 2020 83,387 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x 2 ()

Pass 11 Jun 2019 74,372 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x 2 ()

Pass 7 Jun 2018 71,017 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 66,785 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 66,783 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 52,904 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 50,374 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 50,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 43,694 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 43,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 36,197 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 31,969 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 26,104 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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SW58 GCZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW58 GCZ, 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 GCZ registered?

SW58 GCZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 September 2008.

Is SW58 GCZ safe to buy?

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