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SW08JXR
2008 RENAULT MEGANE
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1461cc
General Information
- Registration SW08JXR
- Manufacturer RENAULT
- Model MEGANE
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1461cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
12
Passes
9
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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77 Total Defects Recorded
13 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 176,234 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Along floor (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Stop lamp(s) not working ALL (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance unable to be tested Leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
14 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 169,159 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 169,159 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 160,144 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OSR / NSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
23 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 160,140 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OSR / NSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip On Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 153,015 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2021 9 Jun 202616 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 153,015 MI
9 Jun 202618 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 138,062 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
16 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 138,062 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 125,010 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
18 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 125,008 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
27 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 111,279 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2018 9 Jun 202627 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 111,279 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust mounting (7.1.1)
- Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- heatshield loose
22 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,834 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front strut top bearing slightly rough
21 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 94,834 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front strut top bearing slightly rough
27 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,858 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
3 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,702 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
12 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,928 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2014 9 Jun 202611 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 60,928 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
25 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,374 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
25 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,620 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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SW08JXR was registered on 2008-07-11
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