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DF08 VWL

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

196,248 mi
Last recorded196,248 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 VWL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 196,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 186,569 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 186,569 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 177,411 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 177,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 161,404 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 161,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 143,656 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 143,656 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 125,409 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 125,139 miles

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

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2013 108,516 miles

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

handbrake release button stiff in operation

Pass 14 Jun 2012 85,691 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 55,527 miles

Offside rear brake is binding slightly

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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DF08 VWL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DF08 VWL, 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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DF08 VWL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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