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DK08 RFX

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,620 mi
Last recorded78,620 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 78,620 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play osf and nsf inner track rod end have slightly play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 78,620 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play osf and nsf inner track rod end have slightly play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 66,090 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Developed lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Two ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

oil leak / engine oil low

Fail 22 May 2018 63,971 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs developed lip

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2018 58,261 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracked

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 14 Dec 2016 38,928 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 38,126 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to split

Offside Rear tyre starting to split

Pass 28 May 2015 35,735 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear wiper smearing

Pass 9 Jun 2014 33,476 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 33,476 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 28,691 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 28,691 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 24,146 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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DK08 RFX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 RFX, 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 RFX registered?

DK08 RFX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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