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SD08 JSV

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,663 mi
Last recorded94,663 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 94,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill slightly damaged. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe slightly rusty. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper brake pipe slightly rusty. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe slightly rusty. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 94,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam barely registering on aim tester. (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam barely registering on aim tester. (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber cover holed. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill slightly damaged. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe slightly rusty. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper brake pipe slightly rusty. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe slightly rusty. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 83,063 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs rusty (3.5.1i)

check injection light on dash

Fail 22 Jan 2018 83,063 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs rusty (3.5.1i)

check injection light on dash

Pass 24 Mar 2017 74,769 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front tyres 3mm

both rear tyres cracking

clutch pedal rubber missing

damage to n/s sill

engine cover fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 68,685 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 61,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 61,621 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 54,452 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 54,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres cracked

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

Pass 4 May 2012 43,456 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 30,934 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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 JSV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SD08 JSV, 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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SD08 JSV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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