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DA08 JZM

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

124,688 mi
Last recorded124,688 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 JZM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 124,688 miles

Central Exhaust Silencer Damaged

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Condensation in Nearside Headlamp Unit

Nearside Front Slight Play In Steering Rack Arm

Offside Rear Condensation in lamp Unit

Fail 8 Jan 2021 124,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust Silencer Damaged

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Condensation in Nearside Headlamp Unit

Nearside Front Slight Play In Steering Rack Arm

Offside Rear Condensation in lamp Unit

Pass 12 Jul 2019 108,389 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer constant velocity gaiter deteriorated with slight grease evident

Nearside headlamp bulb access panel missing

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

Fail 12 Jul 2019 108,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer constant velocity gaiter deteriorated with slight grease evident

Nearside headlamp bulb access panel missing

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 14 Jul 2018 93,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 93,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 85,467 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 85,467 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 69,921 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 61,931 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2015 61,931 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 51,910 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r wheel arch slight damage +o/s/f

Fail 4 Jun 2014 51,910 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r wheel arch slight damage +o/s/f

Pass 15 Apr 2013 38,454 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

slight front brake judder

Fail 15 Apr 2013 38,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

slight front brake judder

Pass 26 Mar 2012 25,993 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 24,807 miles

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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DA08 JZM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DA08 JZM, 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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DA08 JZM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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