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MK08 SZD

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,236 mi
Last recorded71,236 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 SZD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 71,236 miles

All shock absorbers corroded

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 71,236 miles

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

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-lock braking system component missing Nearside and offside sensors not connected (1.6 (e))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also worn low 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also close to legal limit / Bald on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

All shock absorbers corroded

Check injection warning light on dash

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 65,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread shows signs of cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished in tread (recommend replacement soon before cracks expose cords (195/65/R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL suspension components corroded including shockers and springs etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 65,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interacts with hazard lights and nearside indicator (possible bad earth) (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread shows signs of cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished in tread (recommend replacement soon before cracks expose cords (195/65/R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL suspension components corroded including shockers and springs etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 65,331 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body suspension parts corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2019 65,287 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 65,287 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 64,489 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 62,821 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner rack joint. (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 62,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner rack joint. (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes only just met requirements.

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner rack joint. (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 56,225 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face poor condition. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face poor condition. (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 50,929 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 45,567 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 42,410 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 42,410 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 37,590 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 37,590 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 31,485 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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MK08 SZD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK08 SZD, 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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MK08 SZD is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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