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DX08 VFC

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,416 mi
Last recorded103,416 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 VFC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 103,416 miles

Central exhaust rubber deteriorated

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2019 103,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central exhaust rubber deteriorated

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2018 94,686 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 94,394 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 85,227 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 84,996 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 74,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake application slightly uneven

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 30 Jan 2016 74,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch damaged (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake application slightly uneven

knock from steering

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 6 Feb 2015 65,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 52,738 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 40,791 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 34,969 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 23,320 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 22,610 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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DX08 VFC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DX08 VFC, 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 DX08 VFC registered?

DX08 VFC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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