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SA08 TYO

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,855 mi
Last recorded129,855 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 TYO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 129,855 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 107,363 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 107,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 86,026 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 71,723 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened slight corr to rear of cables at caliper (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened slight corr to rear of cables at caliper (3.5.1b)

Offside mirror glass cracked but not seriously affecting rear view

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing front and rear shock absorbers have general corrosion commensurate with age (2.7.2a)

nsf headlight appears different light output to osf, possibly bulbs differing light output

Fail 13 Sep 2017 71,721 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working x1 (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively drivers blade (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened slight corr to rear of cables at caliper (3.5.1b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened slight corr to rear of cables at caliper (3.5.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing front and rear shock absorbers have general corrosion commensurate with age (2.7.2a)

nsf headlight appears different light output to osf, possibly bulbs differing light output

Pass 21 Sep 2016 47,788 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 46,355 miles

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

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1n)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 46,353 miles

brake disc modified and seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1n)

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

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1n)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 43,155 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 38,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 38,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 34,612 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 32,552 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 29,098 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 TYO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black 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 TYO, 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 TYO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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