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SH08 OWA

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,218 mi
Last recorded135,218 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 OWA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 135,218 miles

Nearside SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 24 Jun 2016 117,091 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 117,017 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint rack end (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2015 106,463 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 106,406 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2014 94,314 miles

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

slight play detected n/s of steering rack

Pass 4 Dec 2012 79,199 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 79,198 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 40,248 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 OWA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SH08 OWA, 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 OWA registered?

SH08 OWA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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