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CP08 SMO

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

149,422 mi
Last recorded149,422 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 SMO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 149,422 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS&OS ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 149,422 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick NS&OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS&OS ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 139,870 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front OS & NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 129,419 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 129,386 miles

Nearside Rear LIGHT LENS DAMAGE BEEN TAPE UP

Pass 3 Sep 2021 127,443 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 124,279 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 124,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 115,408 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 7 May 2019 115,407 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 107,309 miles

Brake pedal rubber ( anti slip device ) worn

Nearside Front slight play within steering rack

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front slight play within steering rack

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underside covers fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Fail 24 Apr 2018 107,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pedal rubber ( anti slip device ) worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front slight play within steering rack

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

service due Warning the dashboard

underside covers fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Pass 24 Apr 2017 99,598 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 99,598 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 89,331 miles

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

play in nearside steering rack end bush

Pass 22 Apr 2015 79,172 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 67,765 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 67,765 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 17 May 2013 56,545 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 56,545 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 45,541 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 45,540 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 35,222 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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CP08 SMO 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 65.2%.

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 CP08 SMO, 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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CP08 SMO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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