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SW08 LHE

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,552 mi
Last recorded88,552 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 LHE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 88,552 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 28 Dec 2018 88,552 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2017 76,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 62,095 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 52,111 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 52,111 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2014 39,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2013 33,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2013 33,054 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 28,080 miles

o/s/f tyre low inner/outer edges

Pass 7 Jun 2011 15,347 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 15,347 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 15,311 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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SW08 LHE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LHE, 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 LHE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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