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SG08 AZJ

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,901 mi
Last recorded73,901 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 AZJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 73,901 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 73,899 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play nearside &offside rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 63,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake performance slightly reduced

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Reverse lamps inoperative , Not fail due to date of first use before September 2009

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 57,422 miles

slight play in nearside front inner steering arm

Pass 12 May 2017 53,056 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 53,003 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 31 May 2016 48,877 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2015 45,350 miles

front pads half worn

nearside rear tyre getting low

small cut nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 31 May 2014 37,234 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 May 2014 37,182 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2013 28,517 miles

Offside Front 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 1 May 2012 18,262 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 18,262 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 11,062 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 AZJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SG08 AZJ, 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 AZJ registered?

SG08 AZJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is SG08 AZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG08 AZJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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