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SW08HCU
2008 RENAULT MEGANE
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW08HCU
- Manufacturer RENAULT
- Model MEGANE
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 22 Aug 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
16
Passes
9
Failures
64%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
23 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 128,479 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all around (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
23 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 128,479 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all around (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))
- Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
5 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 126,779 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
11 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 125,032 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2024 13 Jun 202613 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 119,722 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- rear shocks rusty
13 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 119,722 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear shocks rusty
- Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 105,043 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
10 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 97,628 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
10 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 97,628 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- front discs in poor condition
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 791,612 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
17 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 79,162 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
19 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 69,123 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
18 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 69,123 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
14 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 65,249 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
14 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 65,249 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
11 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 49,002 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Slight play in N/S/F steering arm
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both low on outer edges (4.1.E.1)
22 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 36,741 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2016 13 Jun 202628 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 35,957 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2015 13 Jun 202629 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 349,001 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2014 13 Jun 202628 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 34,897 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
29 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,512 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
23 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,405 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 31,402 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,456 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 30,456 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW08HCU was registered on 2008-05-26
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