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SC08 VPW

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,386 mi
Last recorded97,386 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 VPW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 97,386 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2020 97,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 89,555 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 89,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 84,950 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Offside Very slight play in track rod end

Fail 27 Mar 2018 84,929 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bonnet locking mechanism, slightly deteriated.

Front brake discs slightly discoloured, inner face. rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear wheels severely binding.

n/s/f tyre uinder-inflated, should check tyre pressures, prior to M.O.T Test, as this could be DANGEROUS on the R.B.T.

Pass 3 Apr 2017 78,128 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 78,118 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner rack arm (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs poor condition

front brake imbalance just met 27% - BORDERLINE PASS

Pass 4 Apr 2016 70,057 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 70,027 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 66,466 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 58,348 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 48,753 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 36,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 36,937 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

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 VPW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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