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AO08 DXJ

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,050 mi
Last recorded157,050 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 DXJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 157,050 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Pass 5 Dec 2017 147,372 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

drivers wiper poor

Fail 5 Dec 2017 147,372 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

drivers wiper poor

Pass 4 Jan 2016 122,443 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 122,443 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 112,110 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre becoming low on edges

Fail 28 Jan 2015 111,357 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre becoming low on edges

Pass 18 Mar 2014 98,575 miles

rear brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 21 Mar 2013 80,760 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 80,447 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 63,591 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f wiper blades becoming worn

o/s/r & n/s/r seat belts slow to recoil

o/s/r tyre becoming low on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2011 46,686 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 46,684 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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AO08 DXJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AO08 DXJ, 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 AO08 DXJ registered?

AO08 DXJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is AO08 DXJ safe to buy?

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