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SB08 WWR

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,950 mi
Last recorded124,950 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 WWR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 124,950 miles

1.front headlamp beam pattern misty but cut off line there .slight play in osf track rod end

Pass 16 Mar 2024 120,157 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 120,157 miles

Steering rack casing fractured and stability or attachment of casing affected (2.1.2 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 112,459 miles

play in nsf and osf steering rack inner arms

Pass 19 Mar 2022 106,757 miles

1.Both front wiper blades smearing 2. slight play in osf inner rack arm

Fail 19 Mar 2022 106,757 miles

1.Both front wiper blades smearing 2. slight play in osf inner rack arm

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 100,790 miles

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

o/s/f lower arm bolt slight loose making movement in lower arm

Fail 16 Mar 2021 100,790 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f lower arm bolt slight loose making movement in lower arm

Pass 19 Mar 2020 95,488 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 95,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 91,048 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both OSR NSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 90,999 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both OSR NSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 86,141 miles

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

Offside 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 15 Mar 2017 81,242 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 80,972 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 69,080 miles

slight play in the steering rack

o/s mirror is broken

Fail 3 Mar 2015 57,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f tyre punctured

Pass 3 Mar 2015 57,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre punctured

Pass 8 Mar 2014 45,894 miles

front brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre tread low and heavily worn on edge

Pass 8 Mar 2013 33,689 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 26,877 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 19,676 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 19,676 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 19,652 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 WWR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WWR, 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 WWR registered?

SB08 WWR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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