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DN08 LJY

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,834 mi
Last recorded165,834 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 165,834 miles

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

battery loose

both front tyres wearing on edges

child seats fitted in ns and os rear

engine and under covers iftted

Fail 25 Nov 2020 165,829 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam ns (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp nsr sidelight (4.2.3 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nsf lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsr tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim too low os (4.1.2 (a))

battery loose

both front tyres wearing on edges

child seats fitted in ns and os rear

engine and under covers iftted

Pass 11 Jun 2019 159,953 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 159,953 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 149,620 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 149,617 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 140,780 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 140,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 131,528 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 119,042 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 119,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 May 2014 102,215 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 84,082 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2012 75,049 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 68,103 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 LJY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJY, 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 LJY registered?

DN08 LJY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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