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DK08 TXX

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

78,823 mi
Last recorded78,823 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 TXX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 78,823 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 78,823 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement hose (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 73,631 miles

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

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

play in inner rack joints

Fail 22 Oct 2015 73,623 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

play in inner rack joints

Pass 14 Feb 2015 66,766 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 66,766 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 54,204 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 54,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,696 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 30,696 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 18,327 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 TXX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 TXX, 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 TXX registered?

DK08 TXX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is DK08 TXX safe to buy?

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