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SC08 CTX

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,372 mi
Last recorded117,372 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 CTX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 117,372 miles

Nearside Front Inner Alloy wheel is bent

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in n/s/f and o/s/f of steering rack

Pass 11 May 2018 108,717 miles

Central exhaust mount rubber deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt misting with grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front strut top mount bearing slightly juddering on lock to lock

Fail 9 May 2018 108,707 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Central exhaust mount rubber deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt misting with grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front strut top mount bearing slightly juddering on lock to lock

Pass 5 May 2017 100,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 90,076 miles

o/s/f strut top has slight play

rear discs wearing thin

slight play in steering

Fail 6 May 2016 90,076 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f strut top has slight play

rear discs wearing thin

Pass 6 May 2015 81,624 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2015 81,624 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 68,281 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 68,281 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2013 57,620 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2013 57,620 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2012 47,646 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 37,324 miles

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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SC08 CTX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SC08 CTX, 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 SC08 CTX registered?

SC08 CTX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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