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DV08 XZU

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

189,550 mi
Last recorded189,550 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 189,550 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Fail 9 Jul 2018 189,514 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 167,278 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack end has slight play.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 157,911 miles

o/s rack end play

Fail 7 Jun 2016 157,911 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s rack end play

Pass 1 Jun 2015 148,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 130,073 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 130,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 May 2013 114,344 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 114,344 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 97,807 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 80,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 80,720 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 XZU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XZU, 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 XZU registered?

DV08 XZU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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