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SA08 APK

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,748 mi
Last recorded115,748 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 APK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 115,748 miles

Advise service light on

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 115,784 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported and rear mounts broken off (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily pitted on inner edge (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Advise service light on

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 105,635 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 105,635 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 94,742 miles

Front wipers are worn.

n/s/f top mount slightly noisey.

o/s/f steering arm has slight play at inner joint.

Fail 13 Mar 2014 94,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front wipers are worn.

n/s/f top mount slightly noisey.

o/s/f steering arm has slight play at inner joint.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 81,345 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Service light on.

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 70,462 miles

Both headlamps showing poor light although bulbs are in correctly

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 70,287 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 57,608 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in O/S/F track rod

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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SA08 APK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SA08 APK, 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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SA08 APK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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