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DN08 SNX

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,602 mi
Last recorded127,602 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 SNX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 127,602 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 122,319 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 117,469 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 117,469 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged resecured (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 113,356 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 110,253 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 110,253 miles

Front Position lamp not working offside nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 106,951 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 106,914 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 104,045 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 87,391 miles

play in both steering arms

Fail 22 Sep 2015 87,391 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

play in both steering arms

Pass 23 Jul 2014 71,047 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 71,047 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 60,101 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 60,101 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 49,389 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 37,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight noise rear wheel bearing

Fail 14 Jul 2011 37,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 SNX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SNX, 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 SNX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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