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DS08 SGO

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,703 mi
Last recorded124,703 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 SGO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 124,703 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 124,046 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 124,045 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 122,356 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted/dirty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

spanner light on

undertray/guard fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2022 120,581 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 117,979 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 117,447 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jul 2019 115,553 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 108,224 miles

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack in tread section.

Pass 11 Jul 2017 100,593 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 100,593 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 93,327 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 93,327 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 80,779 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 72,330 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 72,330 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 61,489 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 61,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 48,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 48,903 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 34,881 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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DS08 SGO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DS08 SGO, 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 DS08 SGO registered?

DS08 SGO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is DS08 SGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS08 SGO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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