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SL08 TTJ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

144,205 mi
Last recorded144,205 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 TTJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 144,205 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 144,203 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 132,217 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 132,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 121,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 103,640 miles

N/S/F steering arm has slight play

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 103,640 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

N/S/F steering arm has slight play

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 93,924 miles

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 5 Feb 2013 83,914 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 73,384 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 69,404 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 69,404 miles

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 68,900 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 TTJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TTJ, 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 TTJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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