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ST08 SAL

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,821 mi
Last recorded120,821 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 SAL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 120,821 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm at rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm at rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 120,821 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm at rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm at rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 113,371 miles

Rear number plate light not working

Pass 17 Jul 2019 103,929 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 103,927 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S/F and O/S/F (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 95,397 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 95,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 86,074 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 73,468 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 62,172 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 62,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 51,388 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 51,368 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 41,070 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 31,782 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge 205/50/17

Fail 3 Aug 2012 31,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge 205/50/17

Pass 29 Jul 2011 24,917 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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ST08 SAL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ST08 SAL, 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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ST08 SAL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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The MOT history for ST08 SAL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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