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SH08 CEJ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,738 mi
Last recorded80,738 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 CEJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 80,738 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 80,738 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 63,659 miles

all road wheels have trim covers

Fail 30 Jan 2017 63,659 miles

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

all road wheels have trim covers

Pass 11 Jan 2016 61,638 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 58,546 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 58,546 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 52,970 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2014 52,970 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 47,982 miles

Both steering rack ends have slight play

Coolant level low

Fail 5 Jun 2013 47,982 miles

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

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

Both steering rack ends have slight play

Coolant level low

Pass 22 Jun 2012 39,637 miles

n/s rack slight play.

Fail 22 Jun 2012 39,637 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s rack slight play.

Pass 16 May 2011 26,516 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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SH08 CEJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SH08 CEJ, 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 SH08 CEJ registered?

SH08 CEJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is SH08 CEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH08 CEJ shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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