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3 DDJ

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,819 mi
Last recorded45,819 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 DDJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 45,819 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 43,827 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 41,856 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 41,856 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 39,572 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 36,756 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 34,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 32,985 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 30,215 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 27,841 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 25,786 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 24,924 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 21,643 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 17,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 14,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2012 12,342 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 12,342 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 9,214 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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3 DDJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 3 DDJ, 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 3 DDJ registered?

3 DDJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is 3 DDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 DDJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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