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SH08 FKO

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

124,524 mi
Last recorded124,524 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 124,524 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 101,361 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 101,360 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 101,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 90,998 miles

Nearside Front Outer chunk out of wheel. no cracks visible

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 91 v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 90,993 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer chunk out of wheel. no cracks visible

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 91 v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 67,678 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front fog lamp fallen in bumper

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 May 2018 67,678 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front fog lamp fallen in bumper

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 40,768 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 40,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 91H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 91H (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 32,005 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 27,567 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 22,809 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 22,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 18,053 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 18,053 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)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 11,529 miles

offside tyre slight wear at outer edge

Fail 9 Apr 2011 10,495 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

metal wheel on nsr of vehicle

Pass 9 Apr 2011 10,495 miles

metal wheel on nsr of vehicle

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 FKO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FKO, 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 FKO registered?

SH08 FKO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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