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SG08 XRW

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,938 mi
Last recorded90,938 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2021 90,938 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 2 Oct 2020 87,646 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 81,882 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 81,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 76,618 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 76,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 71,737 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc are corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2017 71,737 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc are corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 65,736 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 61,333 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 57,132 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 51,183 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 51,183 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 41,757 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 30,661 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

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

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 XRW 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 XRW, 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 XRW registered?

SG08 XRW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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