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DU08 CGF

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

159,048 mi
Last recorded159,048 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 CGF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 159,048 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2019 159,048 miles

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

Rear Undertray insecure heater sheild (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 154,767 miles

Slight play in both front inner steering arm ball joints

heater sheild partially insecure

high level brake light inop

o/s/f fog lamp lense cracked

o/s/f outer cv gaiter cracking

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

slight bind to rear brakes

Fail 16 Jul 2018 154,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

heater sheild partially insecure

high level brake light inop

n/s/f inner drumstick play

o/s/f fog lamp lense cracked

o/s/f outer cv gaiter cracking

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

slight bind to rear brakes

Pass 17 Jul 2017 152,508 miles

exhaust heat shield partially insecure

front brake discs lipped, corroded and worn

front wipers slight smear

high level brake light inop

Fail 17 Jul 2017 152,508 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield partially insecure

front brake discs lipped, corroded and worn

front wipers slight smear

high level brake light inop

play to nearside front inner steering joint

Pass 15 Jul 2016 145,695 miles

both front tyres worn unevenly on edges

front wishbone rear bushes perishing and split

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

slight play both inner tie rods

Fail 15 Jul 2016 145,695 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn unevenly on edges

front wishbone rear bushes perishing and split

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

slight play both inner tie rods

Pass 14 Jul 2015 137,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Jul 2014 127,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in steering rack joints

Fail 17 Jul 2014 127,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in steering rack joints

Pass 10 Jul 2013 112,809 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 112,809 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 111,128 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 106,252 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 106,252 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 81,850 miles

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

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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DU08 CGF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DU08 CGF, 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 DU08 CGF registered?

DU08 CGF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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