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EY08 VSC

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,419 mi
Last recorded60,419 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 VSC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 60,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 55,461 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 55,434 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced FRONT BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH SIDES NSR 38KG OSR 84KG (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 48,714 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 48,704 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 46,516 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 46,503 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 42,609 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 42,609 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 37,890 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 37,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 35,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 35,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 34,254 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre inner and outer side walls severely damaged

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 5 Apr 2016 34,222 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) nearside of rack (2.2.A.1b)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre inner and outer side walls severely damaged

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 10 Apr 2015 31,541 miles

rear brake discs corroded and worn thin

Fail 10 Apr 2015 31,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake discs corroded and worn thin

Pass 11 Apr 2014 27,818 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 24,306 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 24,025 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 17,827 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 11,580 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EY08 VSC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red 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 EY08 VSC, 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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EY08 VSC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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