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SH08 DYS

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

155,290 mi
Last recorded155,290 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 DYS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 155,290 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 151,600 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 151,599 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 148,039 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides; see inside face; this is NOT seriously weakened as per previous MOT, customer to monitor. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both faces, nothing excessive. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides; Not "Negligible" as per last MOT, again customer to monitor, also see N/S/R has damage to outer case, and or missing, slight misting of oil as per both. (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides, see previous advisory. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 147,887 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2022 137,971 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 122,706 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 122,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2020 105,603 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 87,173 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 87,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 68,083 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 68,083 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 63,863 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside rear brake sticking

under-trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 55,627 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 54,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 48,932 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 48,921 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 44,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2014 44,223 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2013 37,988 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 18 May 2013 37,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 26 May 2012 30,382 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 30,382 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 23,251 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 17,037 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 DYS is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DYS, 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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SH08 DYS is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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