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SM08 YYO

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,946 mi
Last recorded52,946 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 52,946 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both rack arms ()

undertray fitted

Fail 1 May 2019 52,946 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both rack arms ()

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2018 48,168 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit and worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre 2mm

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 2 Feb 2018 48,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre on legal limit and worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre 2mm

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2016 36,079 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 32,225 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs lipped

offside rear tyre perished

rear discs lipped

Pass 6 Aug 2014 27,352 miles

rear pads worn

Fail 6 Aug 2014 27,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear pads worn

spare wheel fitted to nearside front

Pass 4 Feb 2013 19,774 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 15,153 miles

n/s wiper blade

Fail 13 Feb 2012 15,153 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s wiper blade

Pass 25 Jun 2011 13,654 miles

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 YYO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SM08 YYO, 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 YYO registered?

SM08 YYO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 June 2008.

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The MOT history for SM08 YYO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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