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DK08 AXZ

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,553 mi
Last recorded114,553 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 AXZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 114,553 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside wiper split

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

exhaust heat shield adrift

low reading on nearside park brake

Fail 1 Nov 2017 114,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust heat shield adrift

low reading on nearside park brake

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside wiper split

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine management light on

Pass 2 Nov 2016 104,514 miles

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake defective

Fail 25 Oct 2016 104,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod joint (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper lever (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake defective

Pass 8 Oct 2015 95,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic convertor (7.1.2)

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

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

slight movement in offside front inner rack joint

Pass 10 Oct 2014 82,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 70,366 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)

slight play in near side rack end

Pass 26 Oct 2012 56,177 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 56,177 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 50,612 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 50,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ALL BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 40,223 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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DK08 AXZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DK08 AXZ, 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 DK08 AXZ registered?

DK08 AXZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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