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SY08 VXP

2008 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,421 mi
Last recorded77,421 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 VXP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 77,421 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 75,191 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 75,191 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play both rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 71,105 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 64,892 miles

Nearside Front inner track rod

Fail 28 Jun 2016 64,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Front inner track rod

Pass 29 Jun 2015 61,011 miles

N/S/F inner rack end slight play

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 55,210 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)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 46,446 miles

Slight free play detected on the nearside of the steering rack

Pass 4 Apr 2012 39,973 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 30,310 miles

Oil leak

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 VXP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY08 VXP registered?

SY08 VXP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is SY08 VXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY08 VXP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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