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SB08 WEJ

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

127,275 mi
Last recorded127,275 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 WEJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 127,275 miles

Boot not opening

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 127,275 miles

Headlamp insecure Both (4.1.1 (c))

Boot not opening

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 127,151 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

boot not opening

Fail 13 Nov 2024 127,151 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

boot not opening

Pass 23 Oct 2023 125,437 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

boot release button broken

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2022 122,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges 205/55*16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear axle beam corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2022 122,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges 205/55*16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear axle beam corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2021 120,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 120,564 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Steering system excessively rough roughness and knocking in steering rack (2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 116,370 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2020 116,307 miles

Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush split out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 22 May 2019 104,368 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 104,288 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2018 93,939 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 93,939 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 84,488 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 73,689 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2016 73,688 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack arm/ tie arm (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 63,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 53,123 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 43,191 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 35,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2011 27,074 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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SB08 WEJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WEJ, 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 WEJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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