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SO08 VBG

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,547 mi
Last recorded84,547 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 VBG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 84,547 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 84,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 79,365 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 79,365 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 74,154 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

drive shaft oil seal leaking

Fail 7 Feb 2020 74,090 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

drive shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 9 May 2019 68,172 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 55,488 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 44,579 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 30,668 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 28,150 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2014 24,361 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2013 21,485 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 21 May 2012 17,945 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 12,491 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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SO08 VBG 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 80%.

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 SO08 VBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO08 VBG registered?

SO08 VBG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is SO08 VBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO08 VBG shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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