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SY58 VRP

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

141,723 mi
Last recorded141,723 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 VRP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 141,723 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres wearing at inner edges

Fail 9 Apr 2025 141,723 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen excessively tinted and visibility through swept area of windscreen seriously affected sun strip fitted (3.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres wearing at inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2024 137,935 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 137,929 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 135,777 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 135,777 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 132,878 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 132,878 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 128,073 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs are slightly worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 128,073 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs are slightly worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 122,205 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 122,201 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear wheel bearing not checked due to rear brakes binding

heat shields loose

Pass 18 Oct 2017 117,092 miles

O/S/R TO FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Fail 17 Oct 2017 117,091 miles

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

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

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

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

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

O/S/R TO FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 16 Aug 2016 106,800 miles

O/S/F DIP BEAM HAS LOW OUTPUT OF LIGHT

Fail 15 Aug 2016 106,783 miles

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

O/S/F DIP BEAM HAS LOW OUTPUT OF LIGHT

Pass 11 Aug 2015 93,894 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 82,060 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 74,139 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 67,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2012 67,830 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Oct 2011 54,767 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 54,767 miles

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

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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SY58 VRP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SY58 VRP, 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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SY58 VRP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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