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SJ08 LDZ

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

126,315 mi
Last recorded126,315 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 LDZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 126,315 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 118,912 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front headlight output reduced

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 112,196 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Centre Exhaust Rubber Spilt

Clutch Worn High Biting Point

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant Leak at Radiator Badly Corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Aeroblades Smearing Slightly/Noisy

Front Both Headlight Units Insecure Slightly

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windows Not Working

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both Brakes Binding on Slightly Tight to Turn

Fail 3 Jan 2019 112,196 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Centre Exhaust Rubber Spilt

Clutch Worn High Biting Point

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant Leak at Radiator Badly Corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Aeroblades Smearing Slightly/Noisy

Front Both Headlight Units Insecure Slightly

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windows Not Working

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both Brakes Binding on Slightly Tight to Turn

Pass 4 Jan 2018 105,032 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Radiator Corroded

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 105,031 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake Binding Slightly Tight to Turn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracked and Perished Unevenly Worn on Inner Edge 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Radiator Corroded

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 95,817 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jan 2017 95,817 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 7 Jan 2016 86,069 miles

play in nearside front steering rack track rod ball joint.

play in offside front steering rack track rod ball joint.

Fail 5 Jan 2016 86,069 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre flat

play in nearside front steering rack track rod ball joint.

play in offside front steering rack track rod ball joint.

Pass 17 Jan 2015 76,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust rubber split

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 76,773 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust ruber split

Pass 18 Jan 2014 67,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 67,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jan 2013 59,013 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 59,013 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 49,082 miles

Slight play in the both front steering arms

Pass 27 Jan 2011 39,059 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 39,058 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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SJ08 LDZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LDZ, 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 LDZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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