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MV08 SXO

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,075 mi
Last recorded138,075 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 SXO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 138,075 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 120,185 miles

Belt/pulley noise

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 2mm worn on edges. 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm and worn on edges. 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Reverse lamps inop

Fail 2 Dec 2021 120,184 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Belt/pulley noise

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 2mm worn on edges. 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm and worn on edges. 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Reverse lamps inop

Pass 10 Dec 2020 108,243 miles

Service due

Fail 10 Dec 2020 108,243 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service due

Pass 9 Dec 2019 98,566 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 98,564 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 90,378 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 90,378 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16..91v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16.91v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nearside inop (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 79,716 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 65,248 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 65,223 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 65,222 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 53,271 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 41,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 41,980 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 34,296 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 34,296 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 16,527 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 8,909 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 8,890 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 8,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MV08 SXO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MV08 SXO, 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 MV08 SXO registered?

MV08 SXO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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