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SE08 OEU

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

70,446 mi
Last recorded70,446 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 OEU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 70,446 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 70,444 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 68,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - worn/movement VERY almost too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim - damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 68,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective and bulb not fitted correctly?? (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play damaged/broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated ratchet not working/holding ?? (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated deteriorated/split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - worn/movement VERY almost too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim - damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 66,822 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 66,822 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 63,483 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 59,963 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 59,963 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 56,122 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 46,687 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 46,687 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 38,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s/f inner tie rod

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 14 Mar 2014 29,629 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 29,629 miles

Minor play in nearside inne track rod.

Plastic portion of handbrake lever insecure.

Rear brake pads wearing low & sticking slightly.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 20,115 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 20,115 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 10,077 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 8,700 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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SE08 OEU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OEU, 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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SE08 OEU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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