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DU08 VZW

2008 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,472 mi
Last recorded147,472 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 VZW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 147,472 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 135,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner-shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 126,559 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 114,000 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 114,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 96,778 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 96,778 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 89,109 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 May 2015 89,109 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 78,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 78,400 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2013 68,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 May 2013 67,937 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2012 58,383 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 52,544 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 40,456 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VZW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 DU08 VZW, 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 VZW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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