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SK08 LHV

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

160,706 mi
Last recorded160,706 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 LHV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 160,706 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 152,454 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 152,454 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 139,548 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 139,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2022 128,037 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 119,897 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 112,160 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 112,158 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 102,022 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 91,605 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 83,821 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 83,821 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (BOTH SIDES) (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 76,832 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 76,832 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 70,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 70,503 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 64,414 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 56,598 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 56,598 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 49,393 miles

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

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

nearside front inner arch damaged

slight play in steering rack

slight wear in rear brake discs

Fail 22 Jan 2013 49,393 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front inner arch damaged

slight drag at offside rear wheel

slight play in steering rack

slight wear in rear brake discs

Pass 24 Jan 2012 40,346 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 32,614 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 32,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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SK08 LHV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SK08 LHV, 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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SK08 LHV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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