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SW08 LHF

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,192 mi
Last recorded157,192 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 LHF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 157,192 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 146,927 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit - replace asap (cracking & perished between tread) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit & cracking / perished between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 146,741 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder in centre of screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit - replace asap (cracking & perished between tread) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit & cracking / perished between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 135,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 135,247 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 128,127 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside headlamp light output slightly reduced

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

centre exhaust rubber perished away

rear axle bushes starting to split

slight brake in balance on front brakes

Pass 18 Jun 2019 124,145 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 124,142 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 111,041 miles

Nearside Front 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 Jun 2017 97,331 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s n/s fronts wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 97,330 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s n/s fronts wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 91,915 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jun 2016 91,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jun 2015 83,259 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 73,330 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 69,717 miles

rear brake pads worn to pass limit

Pass 11 Oct 2012 67,285 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 67,285 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 49,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 49,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LHF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LHF, 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 LHF registered?

SW08 LHF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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