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SG08 WVS

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,191 mi
Last recorded27,191 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 WVS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 27,191 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 20,455 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 19,763 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 19,090 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 18,522 miles

Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 18,082 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 18,082 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded and breaking up (6.1.2 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 17,374 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Feb 2019 16,881 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 14,654 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 14,654 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 14,123 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 13,450 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 12,969 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 12,013 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 12,013 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 10,663 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 10,663 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 8,895 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 7,667 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 WVS is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WVS, 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 WVS registered?

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

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