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SC08 VLT

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,703 mi
Last recorded95,703 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 VLT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 95,703 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brakes pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 95,703 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brakes pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 91,684 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 83,966 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 81,114 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 81,113 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 69,559 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 69,559 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 58,295 miles

Slight play in steering rack nearside inner joint

Pass 10 Jul 2014 52,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front strut top bearings are noisy in operation

both front tyres close to legal minimum

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 10 Jul 2014 52,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

both front strut top bearings are noisy in operation

both front tyres close to legal minimum

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Jul 2013 47,664 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsf steering rack inner ball joint worn

Pass 29 Jun 2012 42,618 miles

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

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

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

slight play at nsf steering rack end

Fail 29 Jun 2012 42,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

slight play at nsf steering rack end

Fail 4 Jul 2011 37,726 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 37,726 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 VLT is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VLT, 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 VLT registered?

SC08 VLT is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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