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VU58 HHJ

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,035 mi
Last recorded45,035 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 HHJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 45,035 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear both rear tyres very badly perished on the outer walls and in the treads

Pass 16 Jan 2017 40,909 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre edge wearing badly

Nearside Front Outer tyre edge BALD

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner tyre edge wearing badly

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

Offside Front Outer tyre edge BALD

lower engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2016 36,908 miles

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

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

minor movement inner steering arms

Pass 15 Jan 2015 31,883 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 27,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slighty scored rear brake discs

Pass 8 Jan 2014 27,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slighty scored rear brake discs

Pass 28 Jan 2013 23,764 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 23,764 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 18,837 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 18,837 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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VU58 HHJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VU58 HHJ, 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 VU58 HHJ registered?

VU58 HHJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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