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SB08 KMY

2008 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,473 mi
Last recorded109,473 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 KMY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 109,473 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 103,170 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 95,606 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 87,911 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 87,910 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 85,732 miles

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

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

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

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

headlight washers not working

Fail 30 Oct 2019 85,698 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

headlight washers not working

Pass 20 Nov 2018 79,707 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 73,913 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 66,253 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 58,433 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 53,273 miles

slight play in nearside front inner trackrod

Fail 29 Oct 2014 53,273 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in nearside front inner trackrod

Pass 15 Aug 2011 30,187 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 30,176 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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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SB08 KMY is a 2008 Renault Megane in White with a 1,998cc 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 SB08 KMY, 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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SB08 KMY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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