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DV08 EGC

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

84,930 mi
Last recorded84,930 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 EGC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 84,930 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 82,450 miles

Offside Rear brake disc inner face corroded

Rear discs in poor condition

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in both front track rods

Fail 8 Nov 2017 82,450 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc inner face corroded

Rear discs in poor condition

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both reg lights heavily corroded

service indicator illuminated

slight play in both front track rods

Pass 9 Nov 2016 72,727 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 72,727 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 62,941 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT POWER WINDOW INOPERATIVE

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

SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Fail 4 Nov 2015 62,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT POWER WINDOW INOPERATIVE

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

SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Fail 14 Nov 2014 53,091 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/front dip beam dim

o/s/front window inoperative

o/s/rear tyre low on pressure nail in tread

service light illuminated

Pass 14 Nov 2014 53,091 miles

n/s/front dip beam dim

o/s/front window inoperative

o/s/rear tyre low on pressure nail in tread

service light illuminated

Pass 26 Sep 2013 42,329 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

all tyres low on tread

n/s mirror glass damaged

nail in n/s/front tyre unrepairable

Fail 25 Sep 2013 42,329 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

all tyres low on tread

n/s mirror glass damaged

nail in n/s/front tyre unrepairable

o/s/front dip beam bulb fitted incorrectly

Pass 3 Sep 2012 33,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

service due illuminated in display

Fail 31 Aug 2012 33,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

service due illuminated in display

Pass 5 Aug 2011 25,831 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 25,831 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

Offside Rear 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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DV08 EGC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 EGC, 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 EGC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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