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DV08 TYU

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,411 mi
Last recorded105,411 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 TYU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 105,411 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 105,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened strut top mount baring damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened strut top mount baring damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall completly perished exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall completly perished exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 103,042 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 103,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush split exsses movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 99,525 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 95,644 miles

rear discs rusty pitted

slight outer shoulder wear nsf tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2018 91,715 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 84,115 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 84,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 71,787 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 71,787 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 56,283 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 45,259 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 31,086 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 31,086 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 14,657 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 10,734 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 5,156 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 TYU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DV08 TYU, 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 TYU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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