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DS08 VVF

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,930 mi
Last recorded80,930 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 VVF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 80,930 miles

Both rear suspension shock absorber casings corroded

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 78,086 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2022 78,086 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2021 77,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 77,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 76,420 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 72,249 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 68,211 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 65,935 miles

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

Offside rack end worn

Pass 3 Aug 2016 61,063 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 61,063 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 53,428 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 41,768 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2013 30,824 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 23,161 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Aug 2011 16,788 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN LOW

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 16,788 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN LOW

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

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 VVF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VVF, 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 VVF registered?

DS08 VVF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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