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YR08 SFV

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,619 mi
Last recorded69,619 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 SFV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 69,619 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 65,020 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 58,929 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 51,474 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 51,474 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 44,020 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted to the vehicle, partially obscuring some testable items from view.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 39,715 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted, partially obscuring some testable items

Fail 15 Mar 2016 39,713 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Centre Exhaust clamp rubber failed but strap ok

Engine covers & undertrays fitted, partially obscuring some testable items

Nearside Rear Exhaust clamp rubber failed but strap ok

Offside Rear Exhaust rubber failed but strap ok

Fail 20 Mar 2015 35,214 miles

Both front brake discs corroded slightly

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Slight mark on o/s/front tyre side wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2015 35,214 miles

Both front brake discs corroded slightly

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Slight mark on o/s/front tyre side wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 30,715 miles

nearside rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2013 26,555 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake slight binding

nearside rear tyre has cracks on outer shoulder

offside front tyre has cracks on outer shoulder

offside rear tyre has cracks on outer shoulder

Pass 30 Mar 2012 22,868 miles

all four tyres have surface cracks/cuts in tread pattern

both front wiper blades split

Pass 25 Mar 2011 19,651 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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YR08 SFV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YR08 SFV, 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 YR08 SFV registered?

YR08 SFV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YR08 SFV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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