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SV08 WVA

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,533 mi
Last recorded92,533 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 WVA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 92,533 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 92,469 miles

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure N/S mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 92,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlight levelling device broken off suspension (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure mount broken off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlight levelling device broken off suspension (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted brake hose in wrong position wrong side of anti roll bar link (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged brake pipe chaffed bye handbrake cable (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on brake caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front play in steering rack inner joint

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe on brake caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front corrosion around lower swivel joint on mod steering assy

Offside Front play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

tyre pressure light on

Pass 16 Apr 2021 89,839 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged main line nr hand brake cable (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

hand lever reserve travel

Fail 26 Feb 2021 89,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt loose and possible worn (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 80,236 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie arm slight play

Offside Front inner tie arm slight play

injection fault,tpsm fault

Pass 28 Feb 2019 71,399 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Feb 2019 71,387 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2018 66,875 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded On caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded On caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2017 62,012 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 62,011 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported ABS wire at track rod end (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 55,676 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 50,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 44,515 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 39,222 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 39,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 33,218 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 25,966 miles

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)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 25,943 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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)

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 WVA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WVA, 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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SV08 WVA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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