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DY08 XVT

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,377 mi
Last recorded27,377 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 XVT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 27,377 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 27,336 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 26,620 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 26,620 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 25,206 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 25,206 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 24,452 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jul 2020 24,266 miles

Slight play nearside rack end

Pass 24 Apr 2019 23,528 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 22,622 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 22,622 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 21,536 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 20,151 miles

front tyres worn low

Pass 7 Apr 2015 18,534 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 16,375 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 14,389 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 12,208 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 10,341 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 XVT is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XVT, 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 XVT registered?

DY08 XVT is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is DY08 XVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 XVT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY08 XVT have outstanding finance?

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