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DG08 DZX

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,258 mi
Last recorded73,258 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 DZX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 73,258 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 73,258 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 73,258 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 73,209 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 73,209 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 66,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2017 66,393 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 60,478 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 51,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perrishing

drivers side electric window not working

front and rear brake pads look low/discs lipped

front wipers starting to chaff against screen

Pass 18 Aug 2014 43,618 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 36,349 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 29,879 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 22,918 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 21,902 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s mirror glass damaged

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 DZX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DZX, 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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DG08 DZX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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