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SG08 ONN

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

111,235 mi
Last recorded111,235 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 ONN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 111,235 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 105,758 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 105,748 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability O/S FRONT ARM REAR PIN OR BUSH INSECURE OR WORN (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2019 98,874 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f inner edge and n/s/f outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f slight play inner steering joint

Fail 28 Aug 2019 98,874 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake excessively binding n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s/f lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f inner edge and n/s/f outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f slight play inner steering joint

Pass 4 Sep 2018 89,967 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play n/s/f inner steering rack joint

Fail 4 Sep 2018 89,967 miles

Service brake excessively binding o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

slight play n/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 1 Sep 2017 82,230 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

slight play o/s/f and n/s/f inner steering rack joints

Fail 1 Sep 2017 82,230 miles

Registration plate lamp not working n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/r (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/f (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

slight play o/s/f and n/s/f inner steering rack joints

Pass 2 Sep 2016 74,164 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

slight play n/s/f inner steering rack arm

Fail 2 Sep 2016 74,164 miles

Registration plate lamp not working n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

slight play n/s/f inner steering rack arm

Pass 4 Sep 2015 64,846 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 64,846 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/r (4.1.D.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 55,245 miles

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

N/Side front tyre side wall damage O/Side rear tyre low

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 55,245 miles

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

N/Side front tyre side wall damage O/Side rear tyre low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 45,736 miles

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

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

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)

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

fault light on

oil level warning displayed

sevice warning illuminated

Fail 5 Sep 2013 45,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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)

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

fault light on

oil level warning displayed

sevice warning illuminated

Pass 10 Aug 2012 33,515 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 24,466 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 24,410 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 ONN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ONN, 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 ONN registered?

SG08 ONN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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