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SC08 NTE

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

144,690 mi
Last recorded144,690 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 NTE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 144,690 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 143,488 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted On inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted On inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 143,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted On inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

No4 Injector has slight blow

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted On inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 141,361 miles

both front shocks top mounts weak on spring seats

both rear shocks casings corroding

engine has misfire on idol

Fail 19 Dec 2023 141,361 miles

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

both front shocks top mounts weak on spring seats

both rear shocks casings corroding

engine has misfire on idol

Pass 22 Dec 2022 137,993 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear axle bushes perished

Pass 24 Dec 2021 136,650 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp getting dim, lens appears dirty

Fail 23 Dec 2021 136,647 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp getting dim, lens appears dirty

Pass 12 Jan 2021 134,013 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 8 Jan 2021 134,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear tyres starting to perish

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Jan 2020 130,991 miles

Nearside Registration lamp getting dim

Nearside Wing slightly damaged

Offside Front Inner CV gaiter weeping grease

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 124,991 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Jan 2018 118,313 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 118,313 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 106,187 miles

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 13 Jul 2015 97,508 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 91,248 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 84,773 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 84,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 79,782 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 67,575 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 67,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SC08 NTE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SC08 NTE, 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 SC08 NTE registered?

SC08 NTE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 August 2008.

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