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DE08 UOU

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,221 mi
Last recorded131,221 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 UOU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 131,221 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside inner steering rack has slight play

Fail 21 Jan 2021 131,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside inner steering rack has slight play

Pass 15 Jul 2019 123,139 miles

Both inner steering rack joints have play

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 15 Jul 2019 123,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both inner steering rack joints have play

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 16 Jul 2018 114,148 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 102,460 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 94,781 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Jul 2016 94,721 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 3 Jul 2015 85,398 miles

2x nails in offside rear tyre

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside steering arm has play in a joint

nearside steering arm has play in a joint

Pass 3 Jul 2015 85,398 miles

2x nails in offside rear tyre

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside steering arm has play in a joint

nearside steering arm has play in a joint

Pass 30 Apr 2014 77,908 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 77,908 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2013 75,643 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2012 69,023 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2011 61,610 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front 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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DE08 UOU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UOU, 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 UOU registered?

DE08 UOU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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