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SL08 OVA

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

64,275 mi
Last recorded64,275 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 OVA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 64,275 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play TRACK ROD (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 64,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play TRACK ROD (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 57,353 miles

Nearside Front & Offside front inner track rods have slight play in a ball joint

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 57,353 miles

Nearside Front & Offside front inner track rods have slight play in a ball joint

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 48,879 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 48,823 miles

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

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

middle heat shield adrift

Fail 17 Jun 2014 48,823 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

middle heat shield adrift

Pass 12 Jun 2013 43,282 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 43,282 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 35,273 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 35,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 21,152 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 OVA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SL08 OVA, 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 OVA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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