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SJ08 LBG

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,824 mi
Last recorded176,824 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 LBG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 176,824 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 176,822 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended catch not working (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured recommend (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively been rubbed (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 170,182 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 170,180 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 165,358 miles

both front drop links slight play

nearside front shock absorber weak

Pass 15 Aug 2020 160,694 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 153,032 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 141,660 miles

offside reer tyre low tread

Pass 1 Jun 2017 131,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear high level stop lamp missing

Fail 24 May 2017 130,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover fitted

high level brake light missing

Fail 23 May 2017 130,623 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexi marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover fitted

high level brake light missing

Pass 26 May 2016 121,911 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

drivers mirror cover insecure

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 25 May 2016 121,911 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

drivers mirror cover insecure

front and rear brake discs very worn corroded and lipped

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 30 May 2015 114,985 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 106,831 miles

hi level stop inop

Fail 29 May 2014 106,828 miles

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

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

hi level stop inop

Pass 31 May 2013 92,477 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

hi level stop lamp inop

Pass 13 Dec 2012 87,512 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 87,512 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 73,796 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 65,676 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 65,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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 LBG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SJ08 LBG, 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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SJ08 LBG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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