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DN08 RBU

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

174,224 mi
Last recorded174,224 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 174,224 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jan 2018 174,224 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 155,603 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 155,603 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 142,016 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 142,016 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 127,859 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 127,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 113,311 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 113,311 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 101,113 miles

slight movement in both track rod arms

Fail 14 Jul 2011 85,761 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 85,761 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 83,943 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 83,942 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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 RBU 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 53.3%.

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 RBU, 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 RBU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 June 2008.

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