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VX58 VKC

2008 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

95,002 mi
Last recorded95,002 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX58 VKC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 May 2019 95,002 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Major oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Number plate bulb out (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Sidelight bulb inop (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Aftermarket neon light insecure

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear handbrake cables severely corroded

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

Pass 25 May 2018 85,062 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 May 2018 85,062 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 75,282 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 75,282 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 68,629 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened parking cables corroded (3.5.1b)

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

neon kit fitted underside of car

Pass 27 May 2015 60,978 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 57,146 miles

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 57,146 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 52,410 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 52,410 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 44,650 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 44,650 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

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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VX58 VKC is a 2008 Renault Megane in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VX58 VKC, 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 VX58 VKC registered?

VX58 VKC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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