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SY08 VCW

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

112,570 mi
Last recorded112,570 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 112,570 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 112,570 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 111,308 miles

Front windscreen scored slightly

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear brake disc's slightly corroded and pitted

Fail 29 Jun 2017 111,308 miles

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

Front windscreen scored slightly

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear brake disc's slightly corroded and pitted

Pass 22 Jun 2016 109,199 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 109,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 96,386 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and offside rear (2.7.2a)

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2015 96,386 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and offside rear (2.7.2a)

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2014 87,186 miles

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

corrosion to front discs

service light on

Pass 2 Jul 2013 76,861 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 76,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 76,051 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 72,402 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 58,556 miles

N/S front wheel is steel, all other wheels are alloy.

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S front brake pads wearing low.

O/S rear wheel has very slight bind.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 58,556 miles

N/S front wheel is steel, all other wheels are alloy.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/S front brake pads wearing low.

O/S rear wheel has very slight bind.

Fail 29 Mar 2011 58,057 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake discs worn

o/s/r hub has restricted free movement

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 VCW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VCW, 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 VCW registered?

SY08 VCW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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