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SE08 AOU

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,596 mi
Last recorded107,596 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 AOU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 107,596 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Oct 2023 107,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2022 103,891 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 101,657 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 101,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2020 95,754 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 95,747 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs pitted

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 May 2019 87,080 miles

front brake discs slight pitting

nearside front tyre on limit

Pass 18 May 2018 81,002 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 80,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 74,010 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint both front track rod end inner joints (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 May 2016 60,362 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 55,853 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 48,358 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 40,437 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 32,331 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 27,778 miles

front tyres 3mm.

rear brake discs poor condition.

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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SE08 AOU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SE08 AOU, 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 SE08 AOU registered?

SE08 AOU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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