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DY08 FAO

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,590 mi
Last recorded74,590 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 FAO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 74,590 miles

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

Engine cover fitted covering items

Nearside Mirror glass does not provide clear view

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play ADVISE REPLACE ASAP (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service light on dash indicating service due

Under tray fitted covering items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 74,482 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Engine cover fitted covering items

Nearside Mirror glass does not provide clear view

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play ADVISE REPLACE ASAP (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service light on dash indicating service due

Under tray fitted covering items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 70,516 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brakepipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 May 2018 70,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brakepipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 May 2017 66,373 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 66,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 60,607 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

under tray loose

Fail 25 Feb 2016 60,605 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

under tray loose

Pass 12 Dec 2014 53,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2014 64,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 48,545 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 38,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2011 26,662 miles

front & rear brake discs worn

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 1 Aug 2011 26,610 miles

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

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

front & rear brake discs worn

offside rear tyre perished

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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DY08 FAO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DY08 FAO, 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 DY08 FAO registered?

DY08 FAO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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