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VU58 HJJ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,938 mi
Last recorded174,938 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 HJJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 174,938 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 174,860 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 156,944 miles

slight play both inner rack joints

Pass 10 Oct 2015 141,374 miles

Airbag lamp not illuminating

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 124,561 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play both sides of steering rack

Pass 10 Oct 2013 111,340 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

very slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 3 Oct 2013 111,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

centre brake light not working

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

very slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 3 Sep 2011 73,263 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 73,263 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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VU58 HJJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VU58 HJJ, 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 HJJ registered?

VU58 HJJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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