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SX08 EDK

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,934 mi
Last recorded87,934 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX08 EDK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 87,934 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 85,756 miles

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

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

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2023 85,756 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022 77,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2021 71,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 68,149 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 64,478 miles

leak past clip on n/s/f inner driveshaft boot

Fail 16 May 2019 64,478 miles

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

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

leak past clip on n/s/f inner driveshaft boot

Pass 16 May 2018 62,263 miles

front inner brake pads look low

Fail 15 May 2018 62,262 miles

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

front inner brake pads look low

Pass 16 May 2017 61,586 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 61,584 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2016 60,929 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 60,929 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2015 59,677 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking at tread

Fail 13 May 2015 59,677 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre cracking at tread

Fail 13 May 2014 53,136 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play at steering rack arms

Pass 13 May 2014 53,136 miles

play at steering rack arms

Pass 8 May 2013 48,295 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 44,098 miles

N\s\f strut top mount noisey

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 36,228 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 36,228 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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SX08 EDK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SX08 EDK, 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 SX08 EDK registered?

SX08 EDK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 August 2008.

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