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DG08 ZRA

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,789 mi
Last recorded72,789 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 ZRA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 72,789 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 66,700 miles

Front lower ball joints slight play both sides

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Sep 2024 66,700 miles

Front lower ball joints slight play both sides

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 61,667 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 59,922 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 58,641 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 58,641 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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 56,090 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 53,738 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 50,163 miles

both rear indicators fading

offside front coil spring incorrectly fitted

rear brake pads getting low on material

some corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

some noise front offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Sep 2017 45,637 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 45,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 42,099 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 37,782 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 34,277 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 30,606 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 26,090 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 21,245 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine/lower covers fitted etc,all braake discs slightly lipped.

Fail 30 Aug 2011 21,245 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine/lower covers fitted etc,all braake discs slightly lipped.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 18,126 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)

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 ZRA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZRA, 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 ZRA registered?

DG08 ZRA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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