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SC57 XTV

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,709 mi
Last recorded75,709 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 XTV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 75,709 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 74,312 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 74,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 72,624 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 72,624 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2020 71,346 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 68,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 65,656 miles

front and rear discs worn

Pass 1 Mar 2017 63,297 miles

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

front discs worn

play in n/s steering arm

Fail 1 Mar 2017 63,297 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

front discs worn

play in n/s steering arm

Pass 1 Mar 2016 58,530 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint close to excess (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit worn on edges tread not cut as deep

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 58,530 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint close to excess (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit worn on edges tread not cut as deep

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 55,411 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 52,316 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 44,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 44,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 34,206 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear number plate loose

Pass 4 Feb 2011 24,497 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear number plate loose

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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SC57 XTV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SC57 XTV, 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 SC57 XTV registered?

SC57 XTV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 February 2008.

Is SC57 XTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC57 XTV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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