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SC08 VMA

2008 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,701 mi
Last recorded76,701 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 VMA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 76,701 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 69,466 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play right on allowable limit (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 60,815 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 60,809 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 45,662 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 35,054 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

slight bind o/s/r wheel

Pass 5 Feb 2014 29,166 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 23,341 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 18,834 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 16,491 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 16,491 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 VMA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VMA, 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 VMA registered?

SC08 VMA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 July 2008.

Is SC08 VMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 VMA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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