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E12 SBY

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,821 mi
Last recorded90,821 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 SBY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 90,821 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 89,100 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 89,100 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 85,684 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 79,681 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 79,681 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 71,753 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 71,607 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 63,771 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 56,443 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 50,882 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside and outside edges

Fail 22 Mar 2014 50,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside and outside edges

Pass 19 Mar 2013 43,164 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 35,816 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 35,816 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 27,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear disc corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2011 27,532 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear disc corroded

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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E12 SBY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 E12 SBY, 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 E12 SBY registered?

E12 SBY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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