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DG08 UPD

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,950 mi
Last recorded141,950 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 UPD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 141,950 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 129,640 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 122,601 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 117,554 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 101,649 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 101,649 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 77,226 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 77,225 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 55,151 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 43,543 miles

Both rear brakes have slight bind.

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

Pass 15 May 2014 43,543 miles

Both rear brakes have slight bind.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 33,819 miles

rear tyres are getting low on tread depth

Pass 28 Mar 2012 22,529 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 14,245 miles

cracking to n/s/r tyre innersidewall

Fail 1 Apr 2011 14,224 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

cracking to n/s/r tyre innersidewall

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 UPD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UPD, 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 DG08 UPD registered?

DG08 UPD is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is DG08 UPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 UPD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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