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SW08NLA
2008 RENAULT MEGANE
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration SW08NLA
- Manufacturer RENAULT
- Model MEGANE
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
9
Passes
9
Failures
50%
Pass Rate
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94 Total Defects Recorded
8 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 75,919 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
30 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 70,719 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside 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))
29 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 70,718 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 65,766 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside 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 Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Central Exhaust hanger broken off although still adequately supported
27 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 65,766 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Exhaust hanger broken off although still adequately supported
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
26 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 57,066 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle main mounting bush (2.4.F.3)
- Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle main mounting bush (2.4.F.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 57,066 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle main mounting bush (2.4.F.3)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle main mounting bush (2.4.F.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
21 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,938 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2017 11 Jun 202619 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 52,938 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
20 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 47,433 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2016 11 Jun 202617 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 47,433 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
18 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 36,903 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
18 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 27,201 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2014 11 Jun 202617 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 27,201 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
18 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 20,969 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2013 11 Jun 202616 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 20,969 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
12 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 12,869 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
12 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 12,869 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- 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)
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SW08NLA was registered on 2008-08-22
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