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DL08 FTU

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

103,080 mi
Last recorded103,080 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 FTU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 103,080 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 103,080 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 99,235 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2019 99,233 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 94,463 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 94,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 89,535 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 May 2017 89,535 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 May 2017 89,535 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 84,454 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 84,454 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 79,472 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 79,472 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 71,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2013 65,062 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside and offside steering link arms have slight play at inner joint

Pass 28 May 2013 65,062 miles

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

nearside and offside steering link arms have slight play at inner joint

Pass 21 Jun 2012 57,526 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 57,526 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 51,302 miles

front discs lipped

n/s/r tyre 2mm

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear discs lipped

Fail 13 Jul 2011 51,302 miles

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

front discs lipped

n/s/r tyre 2mm

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear discs lipped

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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DL08 FTU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DL08 FTU, 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 DL08 FTU registered?

DL08 FTU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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