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SA08 UYG

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,137 mi
Last recorded122,137 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 122,137 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 112,628 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 112,628 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 103,188 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 97,819 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 91,641 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded but not to excess

Fail 18 Nov 2021 91,641 miles

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded but not to excess

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 84,983 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 75,110 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 68,090 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 68,090 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2017 64,961 miles

Slight play in both front inner steering arms

Pass 24 Mar 2016 62,207 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 62,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 57,592 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 57,592 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 54,002 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 54,000 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 44,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 35,231 miles

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

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

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

o/s wiper advise

Fail 30 Mar 2012 35,230 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

o/s wiper advise

Pass 30 Mar 2011 26,864 miles

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

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

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 UYG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UYG, 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 UYG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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