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EK08 SBO

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,715 mi
Last recorded88,715 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 SBO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 88,715 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 84,643 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 80,833 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side ()

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 80,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side ()

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 74,400 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDE ()

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 74,400 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDE ()

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 72,338 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 67,086 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 62,796 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 56,193 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 46,440 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 40,928 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 26,972 miles

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

Nearside ront top mount notchy when turning left and right when vehicle was jack up

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 20,529 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 17,550 miles

Small ammount of play in Offside steering rack arm axial joint.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 13,414 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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EK08 SBO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EK08 SBO, 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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EK08 SBO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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