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DS08 SHZ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

76,726 mi
Last recorded76,726 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 SHZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 76,726 miles

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

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

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

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

rear shock housing corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2024 74,639 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 68,179 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 67,233 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 65,522 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 65,477 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 61,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front stearing rack end slight play

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2020 61,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front stearing rack end slight play

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2019 60,346 miles

Nearside Front track rod end has slight play

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2019 60,346 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front track rod end has slight play

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2018 58,634 miles

both rear tyres getting low plus out of shape

slight play in wiper linkage

slight play n/s/f stearing rack end

Fail 30 Jan 2018 58,634 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

both rear tyres getting low plus out of shape

slight play in wiper linkage

slight play n/s/f stearing rack end

Pass 22 Dec 2016 57,004 miles

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

rear tyres getting low 235/40/18

Fail 22 Dec 2016 57,004 miles

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

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

rear tyres getting low 235/40/18

Pass 5 Dec 2015 55,410 miles

rear tyres perrished

slight play both rack ends

Pass 8 Dec 2014 51,760 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 47,444 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 47,285 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 41,254 miles

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

rear discs worn

Pass 22 Nov 2011 33,454 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 33,454 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2011 33,376 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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DS08 SHZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DS08 SHZ, 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 SHZ registered?

DS08 SHZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is DS08 SHZ safe to buy?

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