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SP08 RZN

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,533 mi
Last recorded63,533 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 RZN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2018 63,533 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 63,529 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

slight play at front wheels

Pass 18 Jul 2017 58,899 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rack end

Fail 17 Jul 2017 58,896 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rack end

Rear brake discs

Pass 20 Jul 2016 52,295 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 52,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 45,031 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 45,029 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 38,002 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 31,370 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 31,368 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 25,473 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 25,472 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 17,810 miles

advisory n/s/f tyre badly feathered on outer edge

Pass 18 Jan 2011 17,070 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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SP08 RZN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SP08 RZN, 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 RZN registered?

SP08 RZN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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