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VX57 SJV

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,115 mi
Last recorded75,115 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 SJV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 75,115 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced side light dull (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front and both rear tyres wearing outer edges

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2020 75,112 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced side light dull (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front and both rear tyres wearing outer edges

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2019 64,776 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 64,776 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 54,989 miles

eml/service light illuminated

front and rear brake discs heavily corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly to wear markers

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 25 Jan 2017 52,710 miles

Front tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 23 Jan 2017 52,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Jan 2016 48,625 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 7 Jan 2016 48,619 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 45,531 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 45,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 40,502 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 33,382 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 25,619 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 17,738 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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VX57 SJV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VX57 SJV, 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 VX57 SJV registered?

VX57 SJV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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