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SB57 XWL

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

134,068 mi
Last recorded134,068 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 XWL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 134,068 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 133,624 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 131,281 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 131,281 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 129,146 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 127,587 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 126,636 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2020 125,037 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 125,037 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 123,084 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 113,316 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 113,316 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 102,234 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 102,232 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 89,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. between 3-4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front road wheel is slightly distorted

Fail 5 Apr 2016 89,654 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. between 3-4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front road wheel is slightly distorted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 71,405 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 71,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 53,923 miles

front brake pads are low brake discs are worn

Fail 24 Apr 2014 53,923 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads are low brake discs are worn

Pass 8 Apr 2013 36,186 miles

Both front wipers are smearing nearside front wiper is deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake is binding slightly

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

Offside front washer is partially blocked

Fail 8 Apr 2013 36,186 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front wipers are smearing nearside front wiper is deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake is binding slightly

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

Offside front washer is partially blocked

Pass 16 Apr 2012 21,833 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres wearing unevenly and perished

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2011 11,094 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 10,837 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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SB57 XWL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SB57 XWL, 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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SB57 XWL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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