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SA08 MHM

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,928 mi
Last recorded124,928 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 MHM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 124,928 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres are at 2.mm

Pass 11 Jan 2020 113,048 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 108,946 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 108,946 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 102,356 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 100,204 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bushes worn

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2017 100,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust bushes worn

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 86,110 miles

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

Nearside inner steering rack play

Fail 29 Feb 2016 85,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside out (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside inner steering rack play

Pass 5 Mar 2015 70,611 miles

middle section exhaust heatsheild is damaged

nearside and offside front inner wheel arch covers rear lower parts are damaged

nearside front inner rack joint has play

nearside front tyre is wearing low inner and outter tread

offside front tyre is wearing low inner tread

Fail 5 Mar 2015 70,611 miles

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

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

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

middle section exhaust heatsheild is damaged

nearside and offside front inner wheel arch covers rear lower parts are damaged

nearside front inner rack joint has play

nearside front tyre is wearing low inner and outter tread

offside front tyre is wearing low inner tread

Pass 26 Feb 2014 53,528 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 37,941 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 22,326 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 13,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 MHM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SA08 MHM, 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 MHM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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