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SH08 XUF

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,498 mi
Last recorded195,498 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 195,498 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 195,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 180,653 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 173,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 164,928 miles

Off Side Front Tyre Scrubbing On Outer Edge

Pass 7 Jun 2016 153,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 145,110 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 145,110 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 132,118 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 132,118 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 114,906 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 114,755 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 99,726 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 87,804 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brake discs have some corrosion and pitting.

slight play in near side end of steering rack.

Pass 4 Jun 2011 87,804 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear brake discs have some corrosion and pitting.

slight play in near side end of steering rack.

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 XUF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel 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 SH08 XUF, 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 XUF registered?

SH08 XUF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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