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SC08 VMJ

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,985 mi
Last recorded128,985 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 VMJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 128,985 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 128,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 122,896 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 122,896 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 121,723 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 121,723 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 116,615 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 7 Sep 2019 116,613 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 23 Jul 2018 107,208 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 107,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 103,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 97,945 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 97,945 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 82,911 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 67,719 miles

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 15 Jul 2013 52,089 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 37,256 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 37,256 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 23,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s sill plug missing

o/s/r brake starting to bind

under tray fitted

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 VMJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 VMJ, 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 VMJ registered?

SC08 VMJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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