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SM08 HMF

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,520 mi
Last recorded110,520 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 HMF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 110,520 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 110,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2021 99,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2020 89,523 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear & both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake only just met requirements

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 May 2020 89,520 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear & both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake only just met requirements

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 May 2019 73,955 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertray fitted

Pass 15 May 2018 59,403 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 May 2017 40,158 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 40,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside facing outside (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 May 2016 39,409 miles

Corrosion and wear front and rear brake discs

Cracks in n/s/r tyre but not to cord

Damage to front number plate

Play in n/s inner steering arm

Pass 14 May 2015 37,178 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2014 34,314 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside front tyre showing wear on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre has slight cracks in tread area

Pass 15 May 2013 31,480 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2012 27,254 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 25,293 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 25,293 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SM08 HMF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM08 HMF, 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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What year was SM08 HMF registered?

SM08 HMF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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The MOT history for SM08 HMF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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