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SG08 ETU

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,539 mi
Last recorded109,539 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 109,539 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 103,900 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 103,899 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 100,044 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 99,951 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 89,886 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 89,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam light output severely reduced bulb may be faulty or fitted incorrectly (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken bottom tang in cup fractured where badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened bottom tang in cup very badly corroded reduced badly in thickness (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 82,498 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 82,498 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2019 72,912 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 72,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 60,546 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 60,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 49,863 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ends (2 separate pipes) (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 49,768 miles

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

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ends (2 separate pipes) (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer (3.5.1g)

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

air bag light flickering during test

Pass 31 Oct 2016 39,155 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 39,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 28,257 miles

nail in nsr tyre outer edge of tread./sidewalls deeply cracked/perished /tread 2 mm

nsr brake binding

Fail 26 Oct 2015 28,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

nail in nsr tyre outer edge of tread./sidewalls deeply cracked/perished /tread 2 mm

nsr brake binding

Pass 13 Sep 2014 17,864 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 17,525 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 15,551 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 13,943 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Feb 2011 9,407 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 ETU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ETU, 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 ETU registered?

SG08 ETU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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