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SL08 PVF

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

97,533 mi
Last recorded97,533 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 PVF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 97,533 miles

Centre and rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside floorpan split, outwith prescribed area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 97,533 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre and rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 89,532 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken off

Nearside Front ABS sensor slightly insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket deteriorating

slight wear in steering rack inner joints

Fail 24 Mar 2016 89,532 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken off

Nearside Front ABS sensor slightly insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket deteriorating

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight wear in steering rack inner joints

Pass 2 Mar 2015 78,206 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low

slight damage to offside front chassis outrigger + floor pan

slight damage to offside rear wheel arch

Fail 25 Feb 2015 78,202 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low

nearside windscreen washer jet could be better

noise from gearbox

slight damage to offside front chassis outrigger + floor pan

slight damage to offside rear wheel arch

slight drag on offside rear brake

Pass 19 Mar 2014 67,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2014 67,452 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on

Pass 19 Mar 2013 56,156 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 56,156 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 45,242 miles

offside front floor damaged + holed

Pass 22 Mar 2011 30,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 30,106 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 PVF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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