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SJ08 LAO

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,012 mi
Last recorded69,012 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 LAO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 69,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has a slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside steering rack arm inner socket has slight wear

rear axle and nearside rear shock absorber body slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2024 66,110 miles

Both front and n/s rear shock absorber casings corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wall and tread cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated and slightly affecting aim.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 66,110 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak and corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Both front and n/s rear shock absorber casings corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wall and tread cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated and slightly affecting aim.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 64,089 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer wall starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber body corroded

Offside Front window not opening

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and starting to crack between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber body corroded

Offside headlamp outer lens going cloudy

general corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 30 Mar 2023 64,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer wall starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber body corroded

Offside Front window not opening

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and starting to crack between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber body corroded

Offside headlamp outer lens going cloudy

general corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 22 Mar 2022 61,967 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack between treads and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock-absorber body corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front door window not opening

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear shock-absorber body corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2021 59,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has slight cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has slight cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside steering rack arm inner socket has slight wear

Pass 12 Mar 2020 58,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also starting to crack between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 58,029 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also starting to crack between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 54,663 miles

Nearside shock-absorber body corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect body badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 50,850 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 45,308 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Rear Brake sticking

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 40,570 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and worn on edges

Pass 18 Mar 2015 36,094 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge and cracking on tread wall [195/65/r15 91t]

Pass 21 Mar 2014 31,973 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 28,602 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking on tread (continental)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 22,217 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 17,501 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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SJ08 LAO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ08 LAO, 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 SJ08 LAO registered?

SJ08 LAO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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The MOT history for SJ08 LAO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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