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SV08 UAP

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,001 mi
Last recorded104,001 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 UAP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 104,001 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 97,880 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 90,856 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 82,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 74,095 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 74,095 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 65,029 miles

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

play in n/s steering rack

Fail 3 Apr 2014 65,029 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

play in n/s steering rack

Pass 19 Apr 2013 62,229 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 62,199 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 58,941 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 54,909 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 54,909 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear 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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SV08 UAP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SV08 UAP, 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 SV08 UAP registered?

SV08 UAP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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