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DU08 FDA

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,678 mi
Last recorded80,678 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 FDA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 80,678 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNT (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 80,648 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened INSIDE EDGES (3.5.1i)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle HANDLE BROKEN (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions ROTATION (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened SNAPPED (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNT (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 67,499 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s strut top stiff

Fail 13 Nov 2014 67,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s strut top stiff

Pass 5 Nov 2013 58,915 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 58,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 44,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 27,712 miles

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

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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DU08 FDA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FDA, 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 FDA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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