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SY08 UGC

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,177 mi
Last recorded33,177 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 UGC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 33,177 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 33,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 27,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise the battery posative cover is missing

advise the engin cover is broken

advise the front fog lights are inop

advise the n/s sill plastic plugs are missing

Fail 13 Apr 2012 27,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise the battery posative cover is missing

advise the engin cover is broken

advise the front fog lights are inop

advise the n/s sill plastic plugs are missing

Pass 1 Feb 2012 25,972 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 25,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 20,028 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 20,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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)

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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SY08 UGC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 SY08 UGC, 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 SY08 UGC registered?

SY08 UGC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is SY08 UGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY08 UGC shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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