MOT Status
ValidMileage
71,194 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
advise timing belt
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested bulb failure (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
advise timing belt
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight play in shock top mount to (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front tie rod ends ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also bald on inner tread (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front tyre wearing on very outer edge
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front tyre worn inside edge
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear tyre low pressure
Rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front tyre worn inside edge
Offside headlamp dip beam bulb incorrectly fitted
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear tyre low pressure
Rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside rear tyre
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MV08 SWZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 MV08 SWZ, 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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MV08 SWZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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