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SY58 UCP

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,341 mi
Last recorded106,341 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 UCP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 106,341 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 98,077 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jan 2018 98,077 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing sensor housing (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 89,686 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 79,471 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has a tread depth of 2mm

Nearside Rear tyre has a tread depth of 2mm

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

Offside Front tyre has a tread depth of 3mm

Offside Rear tyre has a tread depth of 3mm

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 14 Jan 2015 88,377 miles

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

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

osr tyre is scrubbed

uneven wear on osf tyre

Fail 13 Jan 2015 68,376 miles

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

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

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

osr tyre is scrubbed

uneven wear on osf tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2013 52,327 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 51,937 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 41,417 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 32,040 miles

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

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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SY58 UCP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SY58 UCP, 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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SY58 UCP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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