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DU08 CGZ

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

142,591 mi
Last recorded142,591 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 142,591 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 142,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2019 138,999 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

all tyre valves perishing

Fail 3 May 2019 138,998 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

all tyre valves perishing

Pass 11 Apr 2018 135,049 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering arm knuckle on rack (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 131,277 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 131,254 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

slight play / movement nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 19 Apr 2017 131,246 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 126,859 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

play in steering rack inner joints

wipers poor

Fail 22 Apr 2016 126,859 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

play in steering rack inner joints

wipers poor

Pass 22 Apr 2015 121,896 miles

nearside front inner rack end has slight play

offside front inner rack end has slight play

Fail 22 Apr 2015 121,896 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front inner rack end has slight play

offside front inner rack end has slight play

Pass 22 Apr 2014 118,079 miles

near side front tyre down to 2mm outer edge

rear brake pads worn to approx 90%

some play in near side and off side steering arms

Fail 22 Apr 2014 118,079 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

near side front tyre down to 2mm outer edge

rear brake pads worn to approx 90%

some play in near side and off side steering arms

Pass 23 Apr 2013 109,938 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 100,659 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 100,659 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 90,066 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 17 Feb 2011 87,999 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 87,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 CGZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 CGZ, 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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DU08 CGZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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