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DS08 OUX

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,619 mi
Last recorded83,619 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 OUX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 83,619 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 83,619 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 82,448 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 78,861 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 78,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jul 2017 74,675 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 74,565 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 millimeters may fail on retest (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2016 70,339 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has slight play

Nearside Wing mirror glass smashed

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 70,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Steering arm has slight play

Nearside Wing mirror glass smashed

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

Pass 29 May 2015 65,434 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 65,434 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 60,831 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 53,264 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 46,197 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 40,519 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 40,519 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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DS08 OUX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DS08 OUX, 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 DS08 OUX registered?

DS08 OUX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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