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L10 SOS

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

114,909 mi
Last recorded114,909 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 SOS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 114,909 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 107,008 miles

Damage to fuel cooler

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

Nearside Damage to sill

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Partial failure of washer jet

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Both shock absorber covers failed/adrift

Various covers and under trays restricting views

Fail 3 Feb 2025 107,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Damage to fuel cooler

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

Nearside Damage to sill

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Partial failure of washer jet

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Both shock absorber covers failed/adrift

Various covers and under trays restricting views

Pass 6 Feb 2024 97,738 miles

Nearside Damage to sill

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Partial failure of washer jet

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Both nearside and offside shock covers missing

Fail 1 Feb 2024 97,734 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Damage to sill

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Partial failure of washer jet

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Strong Advise (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both nearside and offside shock covers missing

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 92,307 miles

Both nearside and offside rear shock covers missing

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Damage to sill

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Strong Advise (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Partial failure of washer jet

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Strong Advise (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre showing uneven tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Strong Advise: Bumper damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2023 92,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre devoid of tread inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both nearside and offside rear shock covers missing

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Damage to sill

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Strong Advise (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Partial failure of washer jet

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Strong Advise (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre showing uneven tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Strong Advise: Bumper damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2022 87,427 miles

Nearside Damage to sill

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre showing uneven tread and stone damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Partial failure of washer jet

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Strong Advise (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear shock covers missing

Fail 24 Jan 2022 87,421 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Damage to sill

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre showing uneven tread and stone damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Partial failure of washer jet

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Strong Advise (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear shock covers missing

Pass 25 Jan 2021 81,871 miles

Nearside Outer Damage to sill

Nearside Rear Steel fixing in tread

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Partial failure of washer jet

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber cover missing

Pass 20 Jan 2020 78,491 miles

Damage to outer sill

Offside Partial failure to washer jet

Offside Rear Shock absorber cover missing

Fail 20 Jan 2020 78,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Damage to outer sill

Nearside Front Strong Advise: Tyre devoid of tread inner and outer edges and close to legal limit

Offside Front Strong Advise: Tyre devoid of tread inner and outer edges and close to legal limit

Offside Partial failure to washer jet

Offside Rear Shock absorber cover missing

Pass 24 Jan 2019 72,965 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))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 72,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 65,898 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 65,898 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 58,942 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 58,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 52,115 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Feb 2016 52,115 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2015 46,944 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 46,942 miles

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

front brake pads wearing lowish

Pass 22 Jan 2014 42,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2014 42,123 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2013 37,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 3 Jan 2013 37,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jan 2012 32,605 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 25,459 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 25,459 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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L10 SOS is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 L10 SOS, 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 L10 SOS registered?

L10 SOS is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 February 2008.

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