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SY08 VBG

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,727 mi
Last recorded152,727 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 VBG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 152,727 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 148,288 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 148,267 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 136,836 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 136,836 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 123,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 May 2016 109,187 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 97,274 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn off outer edges

front brake discs worn inner faces

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 May 2014 87,297 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 75,509 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 75,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2012 67,902 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 67,896 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 58,419 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 57,577 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 57,577 miles

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

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

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 VBG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SY08 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.

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What year was SY08 VBG registered?

SY08 VBG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for SY08 VBG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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