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DV08 EFX

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,770 mi
Last recorded97,770 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 EFX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 97,770 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 96,500 miles

Suspension components rusty

Fail 24 Apr 2023 96,500 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 Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Suspension components rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2022 95,523 miles

Coil spring corroded All four surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 95,523 miles

Coil spring corroded All four surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 93,358 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 89,184 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 82,568 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 76,987 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 76,987 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 72,115 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 71,996 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All four tyres are starting to show signs of perishing.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 67,980 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 66,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 62,444 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 62,444 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 59,931 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 59,879 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 50,292 miles

N/S/R exhaust mount broken but safety holding it

O/S/F cv gaitor clip fractured

Slight play in both front rack knuckles

Fail 1 Jun 2012 50,292 miles

N/S/R exhaust mount broken but safety holding it

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

O/S/F cv gaitor clip fractured

Slight play in both front rack knuckles

Pass 28 May 2011 37,893 miles

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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DV08 EFX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV08 EFX, 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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DV08 EFX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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