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SC08 UPK

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,546 mi
Last recorded101,546 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 101,546 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2022 88,676 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 May 2022 88,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Apr 2021 80,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 28 Apr 2021 80,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 26 May 2020 79,221 miles

Engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

caps fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 26 May 2020 79,221 miles

Engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

caps fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 29 May 2019 77,665 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 70,801 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 63,531 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 58,190 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 58,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 51,639 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 46,557 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 41,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 41,780 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 32,882 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Jun 2011 24,530 miles

NSR brake disc inner surface has corosion.

NSR brake efort low.

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 UPK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UPK, 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 UPK registered?

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

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