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SG08 AXH

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

110,658 mi
Last recorded110,658 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 AXH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 110,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 110,658 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting burst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 108,291 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 108,290 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 105,774 miles

Central Rear seat belt missing

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 105,774 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Central Rear seat belt missing

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 98,086 miles

Offside Front bumper inseure

centre rear seat belt not fitted

coolent low

oil low

Fail 28 Nov 2017 98,086 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing stock still fitted (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front bumper inseure

centre rear seat belt not fitted

coolent low

oil low

Pass 12 Dec 2016 89,520 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 77,698 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 77,698 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front bulbs not fitted correctley (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2014 64,243 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 64,243 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 44,713 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 44,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 33,950 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 33,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 26,548 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 26,548 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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SG08 AXH is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SG08 AXH, 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 SG08 AXH registered?

SG08 AXH is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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