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SD08 JSU

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,648 mi
Last recorded153,648 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 JSU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 153,648 miles

O/S front tyre tread low and worn on edges

O/S rear coil spring starting to corrode

O/S rear tyre perished and 17 years old

both front shock absorbers starting to corrode

both rear shock absorber starting to corrode

rear brake discs rusty lipped and low

slight play to O/S front bottom balljoint

Fail 3 Jan 2018 153,648 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS sensor wire (1.9.2a)

O/S front tyre tread low and worn on edges

O/S rear coil spring starting to corrode

O/S rear tyre perished and 17 years old

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

both front shock absorbers starting to corrode

both rear shock absorber starting to corrode

rear brake discs rusty lipped and low

slight play to O/S front bottom balljoint

Pass 5 Jan 2017 146,333 miles

rear brake discs rusty

slight play to n/s inner steering joint on steering rack

Pass 22 Dec 2015 135,951 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 119,373 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 119,370 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 103,474 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 87,722 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 70,628 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2011 70,381 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 61,388 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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SD08 JSU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 SD08 JSU, 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 SD08 JSU registered?

SD08 JSU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is SD08 JSU safe to buy?

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