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DE08 LYZ

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,829 mi
Last recorded66,829 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 LYZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 66,829 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)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 66,825 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 60,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s and n/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated

rear number plate slightly damaged but not likely to be misread

slight play in n/s rack end

Fail 4 Feb 2016 59,987 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s and n/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated

rear number plate slightly damaged but not likely to be misread

slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 30 Jan 2015 52,332 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

steel spare wheel fitted to nearside rear

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm, outer sidewall heavily damaged. recommend immediate replacement

offside front tyre worn very close to legal limit

Fail 29 Jan 2015 52,332 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

steel spare wheel fitted to nearside rear

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm, outer sidewall heavily damaged. recommend immediate replacement

offside front tyre worn very close to legal limit

Pass 5 Feb 2014 45,602 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 40,359 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 33,638 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering rack end

Pass 11 Apr 2011 25,995 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 11 Apr 2011 25,995 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres worn very low

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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DE08 LYZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 DE08 LYZ, 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 DE08 LYZ registered?

DE08 LYZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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