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DE08 ZXZ

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,685 mi
Last recorded99,685 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 99,685 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 99,685 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 96,352 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 84,169 miles

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Fail 12 Dec 2016 84,161 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 24 Dec 2015 78,743 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Dec 2015 78,743 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 73,658 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 62,457 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 48,159 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Dec 2012 48,159 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Dec 2011 31,288 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 31,280 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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DE08 ZXZ 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 DE08 ZXZ, 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 ZXZ registered?

DE08 ZXZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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The MOT history for DE08 ZXZ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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