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SD08 OEV

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,231 mi
Last recorded104,231 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 OEV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 104,231 miles

Nearside Front Inner track rod

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2016 104,231 miles

Nearside Front Inner track rod

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2015 93,750 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 93,726 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust bracket deteriorated

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2014 84,317 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall cut but no cords exposed.

nearside rear brake slightly binding.

Fail 18 Nov 2014 84,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre sidewall cut but no cords exposed.

nearside rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 82,177 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 79,602 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 63,596 miles

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

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

nearside steering arm slight play

Fail 26 Apr 2012 63,596 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside steering arm slight play

Pass 3 May 2011 46,425 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 OEV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OEV, 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 OEV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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