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SM08 NFY

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,341 mi
Last recorded101,341 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 NFY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 101,341 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 90,607 miles

both front and offside rear tyres close to legal limit

both front wiper blades starting to tear

front registration plate damaged but not unlikely to be misread

nearside front track rod end has slight play

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play

oil leak

slight play at offside front anti roll bar droplink

windscreen damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2016 78,704 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2014 60,125 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 60,105 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 40,623 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 20,642 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 20,280 miles

Nearside Front 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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SM08 NFY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 NFY, 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 NFY registered?

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

Is SM08 NFY safe to buy?

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