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SP08 OFK

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,705 mi
Last recorded66,705 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 OFK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 66,705 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2024 66,703 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2024 60,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 53,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

clutch slipping excessively

Fail 28 Dec 2022 53,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

clutch slipping excessively

Pass 5 Jan 2022 48,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 45,799 miles

all brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 27 Dec 2019 43,309 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 43,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2018 37,532 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 37,382 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 34,827 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 32,264 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 29,510 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 29,501 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 26,201 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2011 23,575 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 22,200 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 22,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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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SP08 OFK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SP08 OFK, 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 SP08 OFK registered?

SP08 OFK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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