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SP08 GXY

2008 Renault Megane Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,173 mi
Last recorded89,173 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane Scenic71,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 GXY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 89,173 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 82,845 miles

dash light on for electric hand brake fault hand brake locking and working when tested

Fail 16 Feb 2018 82,844 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber torn (8.2.2)

dash light on for electric hand brake fault hand brake locking and working when tested

Pass 14 Mar 2017 78,737 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm approx. (4.1.E.1)

both rear brakes sticky

display indicating warning for electronic parking brake fault but working ok

Fail 10 Mar 2017 78,699 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm approx. (4.1.E.1)

both rear brakes sticky

display indicating warning for electronic parking brake fault but working ok

Pass 7 Mar 2016 73,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm approx (4.1.E.1)

dash display showing EPB requires checking but functioning ok

Fail 7 Mar 2016 73,409 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play under load (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 67,874 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

electronic parking brake indicating a fault but working as required

Fail 5 Mar 2015 67,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

electronic parking brake indicating a fault but working bas required

Pass 7 Mar 2014 60,219 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 60,219 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 64,509 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 42,753 miles

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

Offside Front 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 15 Apr 2011 30,692 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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SP08 GXY is a 2008 Renault Megane Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SP08 GXY, 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 SP08 GXY registered?

SP08 GXY is a 2008 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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