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EA08 DZH

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,916 mi
Last recorded107,916 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 DZH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 107,916 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 107,859 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 102,959 miles

Slight earth fault on near side rear lamp cluster

Pass 17 Mar 2017 97,667 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r brake disc inner face in poor condition

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 16 Mar 2017 97,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r brake disc inner face in poor condition

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 9 Mar 2016 86,883 miles

air intake noise

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 9 Mar 2016 86,883 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air intake noise

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 1 Mar 2016 86,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering rack arm inner ball joint (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering rack arm inner ball joint (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 84,074 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 75,017 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 63,736 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 May 2012 55,380 miles

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 3 May 2011 44,642 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front wipers cracked in centre, but clears screen effectively

n/s/r tyre outter tred on 2mm

o/s/r tyre on 3.5mm

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 DZH is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EA08 DZH, 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 DZH registered?

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

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