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SW08 ASO

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,735 mi
Last recorded152,735 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 ASO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 152,735 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) up/down movement in rack ()

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 152,734 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad appears low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) up/down movement in rack ()

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

Nearside Rear heat damage to brake pads

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear heat damage to brake pad

Offside Rear significant free play on handbrake lever on caliper

Pass 28 Nov 2019 138,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 123,867 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 123,867 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Inner Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 123,829 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre and rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 103,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 103,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 87,041 miles

Nearside Front slight play in inner track rod

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 73,942 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 67,823 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 67,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 60,664 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 54,249 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 49,498 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 49,498 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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SW08 ASO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SW08 ASO, 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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SW08 ASO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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