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SG08 WUX

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,771 mi
Last recorded82,771 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 82,771 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 82,769 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm as chalked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 77,858 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/f inner track rod has slight play in it

rear exhaust rubber perished but still working

Pass 23 May 2018 74,076 miles

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

rear exhaust mount broke

slight play n/s steering rack end

Fail 23 May 2018 74,076 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail boh front upper (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust mount broke

slight play n/s steering rack end

Pass 26 May 2017 70,107 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 70,107 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2016 63,304 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box has hole (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 56,773 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 May 2014 44,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

front brake discs corroding on edge/ wearing thin as well

Fail 3 May 2014 44,749 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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)

front brake discs corroding on edge/ wearing thin as well

Pass 23 Apr 2013 31,145 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 23,966 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 23,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 21,594 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 WUX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WUX, 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 WUX registered?

SG08 WUX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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