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SA08 SKD

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,353 mi
Last recorded91,353 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 91,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH REAR AND NEAR SIDE FRONT (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 91,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH REAR AND NEAR SIDE FRONT (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 89,467 miles

Nearside Rear brake dragging slightly

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front steering rack joint slight play

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

fan belt in poor condition

service light on

vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2021 84,167 miles

both inner brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2020 80,934 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 80,931 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 77,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Mar 2019 77,869 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 73,984 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 73,984 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 68,978 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 May 2015 66,545 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 64,741 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 64,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 54,180 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 45,117 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 May 2012 45,117 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 May 2011 37,176 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 35,023 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 34,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 SKD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SKD, 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 SKD is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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