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DS08 SKU

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,633 mi
Last recorded83,633 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 SKU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 83,633 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general corrosion on rear suspension components

Fail 14 Jul 2020 83,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face on disc badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 16 Jul 2019 78,485 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pads not seen

Front Strut top noisy

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edge

Fail 16 Jul 2019 78,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edge

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

Front Inner Brake pads not seen

Front Strut top noisy

Pass 16 Jul 2018 71,993 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 71,733 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 71,733 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 70,380 miles

Both rear tyres getting worn

Pass 18 Nov 2015 68,875 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 68,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 66,318 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 63,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 63,900 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 61,950 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 51,454 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 29,865 miles

o/s/r tyre age cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2011 37,099 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 SKU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DS08 SKU, 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 SKU registered?

DS08 SKU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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