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SA08 AZB

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,163 mi
Last recorded97,163 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 AZB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 97,163 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner track rod worn slightly (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Jun 2021 97,163 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulders of tread cracking inside & outside edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner track rod worn slightly (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jun 2020 96,041 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front heaviley (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

spanner light on

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2018 96,010 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 96,009 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge/heaviley cracked and tread low

Pass 26 Aug 2017 95,962 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 14 Aug 2017 95,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 9 Apr 2016 81,258 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 81,258 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end worn (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 May 2015 68,452 miles

both top strut bearings stiff

nearside rack end worn

Fail 4 May 2015 68,452 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both top strut bearings stiff

nearside rack end worn

Pass 23 May 2014 55,544 miles

offside top strut bearing slightly stiff

slight play on offside steering rack end

Pass 27 Jun 2013 47,308 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 47,308 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 28,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 28,877 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 15,050 miles

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

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

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 AZB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AZB, 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 AZB is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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