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SG08 ESN

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

100,447 mi
Last recorded100,447 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 ESN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 100,447 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in inner tie rod ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 94,649 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 94,643 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 89,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 86,030 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 77,587 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 73,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both headlamp lenses deteriorated giving a poor beam image

Fail 13 Oct 2020 73,336 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both headlamp lenses deteriorated giving a poor beam image

Pass 17 Oct 2019 72,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear discs corroded on the inner face

Fail 16 Oct 2019 72,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall . also badly worn. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both rear discs corroded on the inner face

Pass 26 Oct 2018 70,347 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy appears slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 70,341 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with stop lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy appears slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 68,021 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 68,017 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 65,722 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 65,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 62,491 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 59,130 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 59,127 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2013 55,589 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 55,589 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 52,105 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 52,069 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 47,159 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 45,481 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 ESN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ESN, 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 ESN registered?

SG08 ESN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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