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SV08 PJO

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,042 mi
Last recorded58,042 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 PJO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 58,042 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 58,042 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 54,371 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 49,554 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Sep 2017 49,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 46,025 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 46,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 42,693 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 42,693 miles

Track rod end loose n/s/f (2.2.B.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f and o/s/r tyres (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working n/s/r (1.1.C.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 38,770 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 35,559 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 32,008 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 31,996 miles

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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SV08 PJO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SV08 PJO, 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 SV08 PJO registered?

SV08 PJO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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