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SL08 TFY

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,956 mi
Last recorded131,956 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 TFY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 131,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 117,875 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 107,759 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside steering rack end slight play

Pass 29 Apr 2019 95,957 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 91,139 miles

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

Nearside Front TYRE OUTER EDGE WORN

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT OUTER EDGE CLOSE TO CORDS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 82,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 May 2016 78,803 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 78,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 69,948 miles

front brake disks slightly worn

Pass 9 May 2014 62,597 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 May 2014 62,597 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 51,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 42,073 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 30,683 miles

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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SL08 TFY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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