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SW08 FGM

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,652 mi
Last recorded106,652 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 FGM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 106,652 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 96,683 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 90,416 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 90,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 83,132 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 83,132 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 80,985 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 80,985 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 77,407 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 77,407 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 74,210 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 74,210 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 64,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mount deteriorated but still supported

offside front tyre worn at outer edge

slight damage to nearside sill

slight damage to rear bumper

Pass 7 May 2013 71,422 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 71,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 52,791 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 41,467 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s strut top bearing tight

Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,467 miles

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

o/s strut top bearing tight

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 FGM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FGM, 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 SW08 FGM registered?

SW08 FGM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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