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SE08 SZL

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,541 mi
Last recorded118,541 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 118,541 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 110,718 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 108,617 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 108,616 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 103,627 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 99,193 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 99,186 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 91,138 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 91,136 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 80,216 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 69,866 miles

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

Rear Child seats fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2014 55,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 43,338 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 30,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 18,429 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight play nearside front inner steering arm

Fail 29 Jul 2011 18,429 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
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SE08 SZL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SZL, 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 SZL registered?

SE08 SZL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 August 2008.

Is SE08 SZL safe to buy?

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