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DY08 NHO

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,014 mi
Last recorded142,014 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 NHO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 142,014 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 141,899 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 141,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 May 2020 133,450 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2020 133,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 128,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 122,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 116,392 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt could not be checked childs seat fitted

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 18 May 2017 116,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat belt could not be checked childs seat fitted

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 14 May 2016 107,421 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 105,641 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

marks on windscreen

Fail 13 May 2015 105,641 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

marks on windscreen

Pass 15 May 2014 102,086 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 96,532 miles

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

n/s/f sidelight slightly dim-brake pedal rubber slightly deteriorted-n/s/f c.v boot slightly deteriorated-n/s/f steerring arm has slight play

Pass 10 May 2013 96,532 miles

n/s/f sidelight slightly dim-brake pedal rubber slightly deteriorted-n/s/f c.v boot slightly deteriorated-n/s/f steerring arm has slight play

Pass 24 May 2012 86,500 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 82,887 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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DY08 NHO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DY08 NHO, 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 NHO registered?

DY08 NHO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is DY08 NHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 NHO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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