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DN08 RBO

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,533 mi
Last recorded130,533 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 130,533 miles

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD IS INSECURE

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS IS CRACKED

TEMPORARY REPAIR ON REAR EXHAUST HANGER

Fail 27 Oct 2023 130,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD IS INSECURE

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS IS CRACKED

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

TEMPORARY REPAIR ON REAR EXHAUST HANGER

Pass 29 Sep 2022 118,518 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides inner and outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 101,937 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 93,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 93,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 88,592 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2019 88,592 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 84,264 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces o/side and n/side (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/side and n/side (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 81,067 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on edge

Fail 1 Jun 2017 81,067 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on edge

Pass 28 Jun 2016 77,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 75,173 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 75,173 miles

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 70,621 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 May 2014 70,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 60,681 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 60,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 51,737 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 44,695 miles

slight play in both steering rack drag link end ball joints

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 RBO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RBO, 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 RBO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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