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EA08 DYM

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,462 mi
Last recorded110,462 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 DYM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 110,462 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

heatshield insecure

Fail 17 Jan 2024 110,457 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure and rear mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

heatshield insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2023 103,638 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 103,638 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 98,759 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 98,756 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp complete rear end effected when brake applied (4.3.3 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 95,927 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

near side rear tyre has small cracks in side wall

Pass 17 Jul 2019 93,997 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 92,053 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 90,116 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 90,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 85,756 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2016 85,454 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 74,686 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 65,506 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 65,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 49,997 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 41,055 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 41,055 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 25,778 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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EA08 DYM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EA08 DYM, 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 EA08 DYM registered?

EA08 DYM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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