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SG08 EPZ

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,939 mi
Last recorded39,939 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 EPZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 39,939 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear Shock absorbers casing corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2025 39,937 miles

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

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

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear Shock absorbers casing corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2024 36,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 36,190 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 33,518 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 33,028 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 33,028 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 30,606 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Front McPherson struts corroded

Front lower suspension arms corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear shock absorber(s) external casing(s) corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2022 30,606 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Front McPherson struts corroded

Front lower suspension arms corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear shock absorber(s) external casing(s) corroded

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 29,013 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Apr 2021 29,013 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Front tyres severely cracked on tread area ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres heavily cracked on tread area ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 25 Mar 2020 27,562 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Nearside front tyre severely cracked on tread area(advise replacement)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres cracked on tread area

Pass 5 Apr 2019 26,390 miles

Front undertray loose but not likely to fall off

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear shocker corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2019 26,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front undertray loose but not likely to fall off

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear shocker corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2018 24,932 miles

Front both tyres perished 205/55/16

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear both tyres perished 205/55/16

service light on

under tray loose

Fail 6 Apr 2018 24,930 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both headlight aims (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers torn flat blade (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating needs discs and pads (3.7.B.3)

Front both tyres perished 205/55/16

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear both tyres perished 205/55/16

service light on

under tray loose

Pass 14 Mar 2017 23,200 miles

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

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

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

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

all four tyres cracking but not showing cords

o/s/f shocker boot split

Pass 14 Mar 2016 21,495 miles

both rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at rear of pipe

offside front shock absorber dust cover split

Pass 18 Mar 2015 19,672 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 19,672 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 17,549 miles

both front tyres worn on the edges and perished

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre perished on sidewall

o/s/r tyre has a cut on the sidewall

Pass 20 Feb 2013 14,620 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres have small cracks on side wall

o/s/r tyre has small cut on sidewall

rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Feb 2012 11,007 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 8,271 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 EPZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EPZ, 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 EPZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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