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SC08 VRJ

2008 Renault Megane Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,444 mi
Last recorded84,444 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane Scenic71,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 VRJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 84,444 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 81,605 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 78,382 miles

Gearbox oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Apr 2020 78,382 miles

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Apr 2019 74,740 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 70,183 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 64,735 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 61,139 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in nearside steering rack joint

Fail 18 May 2016 61,122 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in nearside steering rack joint

Pass 22 May 2015 53,233 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 46,881 miles

The offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 1 May 2013 39,555 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on limit outside edge

Pass 10 May 2012 33,316 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 33,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 29,921 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 29,917 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 28,305 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane Scenic?

Based on 1,818,845 MOT tests across 145,724 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
145,724
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 116,922
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,848
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 66,630
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 58,928
Registration plate lamp not working 55,988
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SC08 VRJ is a 2008 Renault Megane Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 71,280 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 116,922 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SC08 VRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Megane Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SC08 VRJ registered?

SC08 VRJ is a 2008 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is SC08 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 VRJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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