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SG08 AYD

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,396 mi
Last recorded125,396 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 AYD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 125,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracking / perishing / worn outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 125,396 miles

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all nearside rear lights (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracking / perishing / worn outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 116,820 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 116,820 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 107,365 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight splitting inner side wall

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear tyre on 3 mm

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 107,365 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre slight splitting inner side wall

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear tyre on 3 mm

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 100,684 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

chip in windscreen

Fail 3 Apr 2018 100,684 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position or opened fully (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2017 91,883 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Mar 2017 91,883 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 85,947 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge close to legal limits

n/s/r seatbelt retracting mech slow

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge close to legal limits

play in both inner steering joints

Fail 8 Mar 2016 85,945 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge close to legal limits

n/s/r seatbelt retracting mech slow

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge close to legal limits

play in both inner steering joints

Pass 12 Mar 2015 79,570 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine cover fitted

slight play in inner tierod arm n/s/f

slight play in inner tierod arm o/s/f

Pass 11 Mar 2014 65,615 miles

offside rear tyre tread worn away on inside tread

Fail 7 Mar 2014 65,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre tread worn away on inside tread

Pass 21 Mar 2013 53,180 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 40,255 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 29,228 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 27,834 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 27,834 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 AYD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AYD, 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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SG08 AYD is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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