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SA08 WOR

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

118,464 mi
Last recorded118,464 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 WOR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 118,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall slightly damaged

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 115,700 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 115,694 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 102,379 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Nearside registration bulb cover slightly damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Fail 30 Apr 2019 102,377 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Possible bulb in wrong (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/R16 91W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine cover and undertray fitted

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

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Nearside registration bulb cover slightly damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Pass 12 Apr 2018 89,340 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 89,340 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 85,036 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 85,036 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 77,912 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside front (3.5.1i)

play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 29 Apr 2016 77,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside front (3.5.1i)

play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 1 May 2015 69,532 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine required 3ltr of oil

Pass 1 May 2015 69,532 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine required 3ltr of oil

Pass 29 Apr 2014 61,286 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 61,284 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 51,423 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 42,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Feb 2012 42,119 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 35,308 miles

front discs corroded + worn

rear discs corroded + worn

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 WOR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WOR, 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 WOR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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