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SJ08 LFF

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,833 mi
Last recorded106,833 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 106,833 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 106,809 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 102,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 99,605 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking aswell (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 95,959 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 91,877 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 86,800 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 81,762 miles

Drivers wiper starting to smear slightly

Front discs corroded on inner edges

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

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

Slight play in offside track rod end

slight play in offside inner track arm

Fail 30 Jan 2016 81,762 miles

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

Drivers wiper starting to smear slightly

Front discs corroded on inner edges

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

Slight play in offside track rod end

slight play in offside inner track arm

Pass 30 Jan 2015 76,621 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 76,621 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 72,760 miles

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

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

Unable to open boot but still checked boot from inside

Pass 29 Jan 2013 66,947 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 62,132 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 56,288 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 56,288 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 LFF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LFF, 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 LFF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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