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SO08 OFL

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,098 mi
Last recorded32,098 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 OFL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 32,098 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 32,098 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 24,981 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 24,981 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 19,239 miles

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

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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SO08 OFL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SO08 OFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO08 OFL registered?

SO08 OFL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 August 2008.

Is SO08 OFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO08 OFL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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