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SC08 UNK

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,432 mi
Last recorded98,432 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 UNK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 98,432 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 98,405 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 90,621 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 86,388 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Fail 28 Feb 2020 86,387 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 84,699 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy on limit (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 79,260 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 74,227 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 72,109 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 72,109 miles

Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 56,570 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 47,399 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 32,474 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 32,474 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 21,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Feb 2012 15,134 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 13,343 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 UNK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UNK, 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 UNK registered?

SC08 UNK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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