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SJ08 LDL

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,817 mi
Last recorded80,817 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 LDL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 80,817 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 80,816 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 69,228 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 69,228 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 62,857 miles

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

Nearside MIRROR CASING DAMAGED

Pass 17 Jan 2017 57,687 miles

O/S/F AND N/S/R WHEELS HAVE CURB DAMAGE

Fail 17 Jan 2017 57,687 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5MM TREAD 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

O/S/F AND N/S/R WHEELS HAVE CURB DAMAGE

Pass 19 Jan 2016 51,677 miles

both front tyres low on edges

Fail 19 Jan 2016 51,677 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 15 Jan 2015 45,484 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 38,923 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 31,740 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 28,798 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 28,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 23,177 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 LDL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 SJ08 LDL, 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 LDL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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