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DN08 KNU

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,476 mi
Last recorded197,476 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 KNU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 197,476 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 197,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rack end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 189,446 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner

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

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

play in both tie rod arms

Fail 10 Mar 2018 189,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner

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

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

play in both tie rod arms

Pass 16 Mar 2017 180,795 miles

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor slight leak of grease around securing clip

Offside dipped head lamp reduced light output

Fail 16 Mar 2017 180,795 miles

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor slight leak of grease around securing clip

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

Offside dipped head lamp reduced light output

Pass 31 Mar 2016 171,524 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)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 10 Apr 2015 163,705 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 151,925 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 144,085 miles

Nearside front tyre on legal limit at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 144,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre on legal limit at time of test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 133,932 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2012 133,932 miles

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

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

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

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

windscreen obstructions removed prior to inspection

Fail 20 May 2011 101,751 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2011 101,751 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

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 KNU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KNU, 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 KNU registered?

DN08 KNU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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