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SB08 KSV

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,587 mi
Last recorded83,587 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 KSV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 83,587 miles

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

Offside Rear outer sill has had a repair and covered in filler, unable to fully inspect

Fail 21 Jul 2016 83,584 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear outer sill has had a repair and covered in filler, unable to fully inspect

Pass 20 May 2015 74,750 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 66,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 66,647 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 54,704 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm,wearing low on inner shoulders.

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

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

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

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

Offside rear outer sill damaged.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2013 54,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres on 3mm,wearing low on inner shoulders.

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

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

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

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

Offside rear outer sill damaged.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2012 38,593 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 38,593 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 30,913 miles

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

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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SB08 KSV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SB08 KSV, 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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What year was SB08 KSV registered?

SB08 KSV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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