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RE08 SBV

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

150,229 mi
Last recorded150,229 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 SBV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 150,229 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 143,045 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 143,043 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 136,194 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 136,192 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 127,378 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 127,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2022 119,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 111,682 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 107,950 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 102,074 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 102,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front headlight water ingress.

Pass 9 Feb 2018 97,804 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 88,910 miles

play on inner steering joints.

Fail 24 Jan 2017 88,909 miles

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

play on inner steering joints.

Pass 13 Feb 2016 79,723 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 26 Mar 2015 77,999 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 70,622 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front + rear brake discs show wear/corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2013 61,523 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Apr 2012 50,667 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 36,078 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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RE08 SBV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 RE08 SBV, 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 RE08 SBV registered?

RE08 SBV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is RE08 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 SBV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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