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DV08 JZH

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,596 mi
Last recorded114,596 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 JZH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 114,596 miles

surface corrosion on nearside front brake pipe

surface corrosion on offside front to rear brake pipe

Fail 20 Oct 2020 114,590 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion on nearside front brake pipe

surface corrosion on offside front to rear brake pipe

Pass 18 Apr 2019 94,237 miles

nearside front, inner steering rack joint has slight play

Fail 17 Apr 2019 94,231 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

coolant level low

nearside front, inner steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 23 Apr 2018 79,977 miles

nearside front steering rack joint has slight play

offside front steering rack joint has slight play

Fail 23 Apr 2018 79,974 miles

Offside 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 front steering rack joint has slight play

offside front steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 18 Apr 2017 66,135 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 50,123 miles

Engine covers restricts vision

Undertrays restricts vision

Pass 1 Apr 2015 41,216 miles

very slight play in front steering rack joints

Fail 1 Apr 2015 41,214 miles

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

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

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

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

very slight play in front steering rack joints

Pass 9 Apr 2014 25,930 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 25,930 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 23,076 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r brake disc inner face slightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 19,414 miles

2x front tyres very worn and cracked on outside edges

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 19,383 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

2x front tyres very worn and cracked on outside edges

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 14,722 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 JZH is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DV08 JZH, 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 JZH is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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