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DE08 ZWW

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,234 mi
Last recorded128,234 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 ZWW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 128,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 111,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES STARTING TO CORRODE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. osr lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers starting to corrode

Fail 16 May 2019 111,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment this is very very bad and could detatch at any point advise DO NOT DRIVE !! (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut through 50% (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES STARTING TO CORRODE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. osr lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers starting to corrode

Pass 14 May 2018 104,311 miles

Front Engine cover lose

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Valve perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 May 2018 104,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Engine cover lose

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Valve perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 May 2017 93,716 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both lower arm outer ball joints slight play (2.4.G.2)

Fuel flap return sticks intermittantly

Pass 20 May 2016 81,441 miles

OSF ABS wire insecure

Fail 19 May 2016 81,436 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

OSF ABS wire insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2015 71,206 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 71,179 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 61,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 61,939 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 51,524 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 23 May 2012 41,743 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 36,335 miles

Slight play in both front steering arm joints

Pass 20 May 2011 32,469 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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DE08 ZWW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 DE08 ZWW, 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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DE08 ZWW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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