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SL08 JRV

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,334 mi
Last recorded93,334 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 JRV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 93,334 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021

Central Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged passenger buckle not locking (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 88,850 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 88,849 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 86,234 miles

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

nearside front tyre close to legal limit and wearing on inner edge (on limit)

nearside track rod end gaiter slightly perished

Pass 19 Mar 2018 83,967 miles

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

mix of alloy & steel rims on rear axle

Fail 19 Mar 2018 83,967 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

mix of alloy & steel rims on rear axle

Pass 13 Mar 2017 71,952 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 71,947 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Feb 2016 57,305 miles

front brake discs corroded.

play in near side steering rack knuckle.

play in off side steering rack knuckle.

rear brake discs corroded and worn.

Pass 20 Mar 2015 52,333 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 48,434 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 43,780 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 42,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Feb 2013 42,420 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 39,955 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 36,296 miles

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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SL08 JRV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SL08 JRV, 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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SL08 JRV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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