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SF08 XBE

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,950 mi
Last recorded86,950 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 XBE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 86,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 86,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 82,446 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 82,444 miles

Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 77,705 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 74,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 3 ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 67,693 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 62,053 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 54,885 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2015 46,261 miles

Clutch biting point high

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 38,606 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 38,606 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 31,393 miles

o/s/r tyre 2mm

wear on front and rear brake disc's

Pass 20 Jun 2012 21,316 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre 2mm

play in o/s/r wheel bearing BORDERLINE

rear brake pad wear low

Fail 20 Jun 2012 21,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre 2mm

play in o/s/r wheel bearing BORDERLINE

rear brake pad wear low

Pass 28 Mar 2011 8,545 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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SF08 XBE 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 SF08 XBE, 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 SF08 XBE registered?

SF08 XBE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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