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VU58 NCZ

2008 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,162 mi
Last recorded144,162 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 NCZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 144,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 144,162 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 127,616 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 127,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 117,175 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 117,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 107,356 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 107,356 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 95,577 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 82,808 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 82,808 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 67,845 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 67,845 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 53,131 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2013 553,131 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 38,707 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 386,770 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 21,262 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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VU58 NCZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NCZ, 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 NCZ registered?

VU58 NCZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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