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DN08 HXF

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

169,219 mi
Last recorded169,219 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 HXF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 169,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Top mount noisy

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 162,948 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 162,948 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 128,760 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shocker casings corroded

brake fluid cannot be checked as bottle not easy to get too

Fail 22 May 2018 155,034 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shocker casings corroded

brake fluid cannot be checked as bottle not easy to get too

Pass 12 Jun 2017 143,587 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 135,523 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 135,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

item removed from drivers view

Fail 9 Jun 2015 119,686 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 119,686 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 100,946 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 100,946 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front discs heavily corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2013 81,374 miles

front no. plate cracked

front strutr bearings rough operation

nsr tyre 2.5mm

wipers poor

Fail 10 Jun 2013 81,374 miles

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

front no. plate cracked

front strutr bearings rough operation

nsr tyre 2.5mm

wipers poor

Pass 8 Jun 2012 64,468 miles

front no plate cracked

play in n/s steering rack

Fail 8 Jun 2012 64,466 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front no plate cracked

play in n/s steering rack

Pass 10 Jun 2011 48,588 miles

front no. plate cracked

front strut top mounting bearings slightly stiff

nsr tyre 2.2mm

osr tyre 3mm

Fail 10 Jun 2011 48,588 miles

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

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

front no. plate cracked

front strut top mounting bearings slightly stiff

nsr tyre 2.2mm

osr tyre 3mm

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 HXF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DN08 HXF, 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 DN08 HXF registered?

DN08 HXF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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