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DG08 DYO

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,079 mi
Last recorded74,079 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 DYO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 74,079 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut top (2.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 71,359 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 69,200 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 67,020 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 67,020 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 64,623 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 64,623 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 59,410 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 59,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 56,348 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 56,343 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible top mount boken (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2018 49,405 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 49,400 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 40,432 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 35,700 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 31,818 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 31,818 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 28,284 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 22,969 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 19,274 miles

n/s tyre walls perished

Pass 19 Dec 2011 15,507 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 10,500 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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DG08 DYO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DG08 DYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG08 DYO registered?

DG08 DYO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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