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SK08 NYC

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

72,623 mi
Last recorded72,623 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 NYC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 72,623 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 72,577 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 72,564 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ? (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 68,780 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 68,778 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 65,607 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 65,595 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 60,712 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 60,699 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint swivel joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 54,922 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 50,910 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 50,909 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 45,853 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 38,874 miles

cracking in tread both rear tyres

movement in rack

rear brake discs worn

slight bind n/side rear brake

Fail 6 Sep 2013 38,872 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

cracking in tread both rear tyres

movement in rack

rear brake discs worn

slight bind n/side rear brake

Pass 5 Sep 2012 46,261 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 27,982 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 27,974 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2011 21,425 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 21,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 NYC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 NYC, 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 SK08 NYC registered?

SK08 NYC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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