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SC08 UPF

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,744 mi
Last recorded116,744 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 UPF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 116,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 109,209 miles

Central Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 94,840 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2017 94,840 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 77,436 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 64,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jun 2015 64,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2014 43,698 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear disc pitted

Fail 12 Jun 2014 43,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear disc pitted

Pass 17 May 2013 31,806 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 27,483 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 27,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 21,239 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 21,239 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 UPF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black 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 UPF, 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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SC08 UPF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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