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SA08 AYY

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,174 mi
Last recorded110,174 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 AYY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 110,174 miles

Nearside Front inner tie rod slight play

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 110,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT OF 1.6 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front inner tie rod slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 107,009 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 107,006 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2016 98,504 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 98,504 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 98,504 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front steering rack inner arm joint slight play

Offside Front brake caliper modified but not seriously weakened fixing bolt and spacers non standard but o k , secure and working correctly at teat time (3.5.1n)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 84,745 miles

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

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

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

play on n/s steering arm

Pass 18 Mar 2014 72,374 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 72,372 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 68,547 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 64,893 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slight cut on side wall

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Feb 2011 41,004 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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SA08 AYY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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