CarVerify

Free Car Check

SD08 LWK

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,844 mi
Last recorded87,844 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 LWK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 87,844 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 87,844 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 81,310 miles

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP HAS WEAR

FRONT INNER PADS APPEAR LOW

Offside TYRE ON FRONT O/S HAS INNER TREAD WEAR

REAR WIPER WORN

Fail 6 Oct 2016 81,310 miles

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

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP HAS WEAR

FRONT INNER PADS APPEAR LOW

Offside TYRE ON FRONT O/S HAS INNER TREAD WEAR

REAR WIPER WORN

Pass 28 Sep 2015 70,113 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 70,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 59,800 miles

both fornt wipers starting to smear screen

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 47,645 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 47,645 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 35,332 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly split

Pass 4 Oct 2011 25,010 miles

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Fail 3 Oct 2011 25,006 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 28 Mar 2011 22,896 miles

slight play nearside front inner steering arm

Fail 28 Mar 2011 22,896 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

slight play nearside front inner steering arm

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
Full Renault Megane reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SD08 LWK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SD08 LWK?

You can check the full history of SD08 LWK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SD08 LWK registered?

SD08 LWK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is SD08 LWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD08 LWK shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SD08 LWK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SD08 LWK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.