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EK08 SDX

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,900 mi
Last recorded68,900 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 SDX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 68,900 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 64,800 miles

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

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

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

off side front bumper insure

Fail 27 Mar 2021 64,796 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

off side front bumper insure

Pass 12 Feb 2020 63,025 miles

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has slight damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 57,078 miles

Nearside Outer sill has slight damage

Offside parking brake requires adjustment or repair

Fail 12 Feb 2019 57,078 miles

Nearside Outer sill has slight damage

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside parking brake requires adjustment or repair

Pass 10 Feb 2018 53,417 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 50,460 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 50,460 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 45,681 miles

Nearside rear seat belt not tested,child seat obstructing full inspection.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable tie rod inner ball joint has slight play (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 37,227 miles

Nearside rear seat belt not tested,childseat obstructing full inspection

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 29,362 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2014 29,362 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 25,915 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 18,298 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 SDX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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