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SY08 VXD

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,113 mi
Last recorded79,113 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 VXD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 79,113 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

brake fluid discoloured

service w/l on

Fail 5 Nov 2018 79,113 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lense milky (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear RTA damaged/broken/parts of lense missing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

brake fluid discoloured

service w/l on

Pass 8 Nov 2017 70,347 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front slight play at road wheel

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 70,347 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front slight play at road wheel

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 59,546 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 59,546 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both juddering (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 50,671 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 8 Sep 2015 50,671 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 9 Sep 2014 43,753 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 43,753 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 36,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 27,702 miles

Whilst still clearing the screen, the drivers wiper blade has a small tear towards the centre. Advise replacement.

Fail 3 May 2012 27,702 miles

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

Whilst still clearing the screen, the drivers wiper blade has a small tear towards the centre. Advise replacement.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 18,851 miles

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 VXD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VXD, 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 VXD registered?

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

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