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DN08 HCV

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,683 mi
Last recorded133,683 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 HCV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 133,683 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 127,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear buh (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs are very scored and corroded (3.5.1i)

clutch is operate very heavy

Fail 9 May 2018 127,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear buh (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs are very scored and corroded (3.5.1i)

clutch is operate very heavy

Pass 22 May 2017 122,003 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN VERY LOW ON EDGES OF TYRES

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F INNER TRACK ROD JOINT

Pass 26 May 2016 116,130 miles

N/S/R tyre is getting low on 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2016 116,130 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour N/S is white and O/S is yellow (1.7.6)

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

N/S/R tyre is getting low on 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 108,621 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 96,269 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)

Pass 22 May 2013 78,212 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 May 2012 62,759 miles

Wear in nearside inner steering rack joint but not excessive.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 May 2012 62,759 miles

Wear in nearside inner steering rack joint but not excessive.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 47,293 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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DN08 HCV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN08 HCV, 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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DN08 HCV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 May 2008.

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