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SJ08 LFM

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,500 mi
Last recorded74,500 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 LFM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 74,500 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 69,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 69,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 63,027 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 60,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs also lipped (3.5.1g)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Front Top mounts slightly rough when rotated

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also cracking and wearing unevenly 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Nov 2016 60,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs also lipped (3.5.1g)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Front Top mounts slightly rough when rotated

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also cracking and wearing unevenly 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Nov 2015 54,879 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 50,463 miles

Inner rim offside front wheel damaged but not likely to fail

Fail 13 Nov 2014 50,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Inner rim offside front wheel damaged but not likely to fail

Pass 3 Sep 2013 45,092 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 39,299 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 39,299 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 29,677 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 29,677 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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 LFM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LFM, 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 LFM registered?

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

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