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DV08 VTZ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

166,219 mi
Last recorded166,219 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 VTZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 166,219 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 165,222 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached front mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp earthing problem (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp earthing problem all lamps o/s rear (4.5.4 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 148,707 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 134,222 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 134,218 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 115,555 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 114,646 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 114,642 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 111,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 103,465 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 103,465 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 97,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 97,359 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 92,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2013 92,859 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 89,372 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 89,371 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 May 2011 82,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

free play at nearside steering rack track arm

Fail 27 May 2011 82,969 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

free play at nearside steering rack track arm

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 VTZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VTZ, 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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What year was DV08 VTZ registered?

DV08 VTZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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