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EF04 DLF

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,579 mi
Last recorded58,579 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 DLF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 58,579 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 58,579 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 52,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 52,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 48,149 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 44,713 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 42,017 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 42,017 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 39,071 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 39,071 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 34,460 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 34,460 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 31,530 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 31,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 28,520 miles

Nearside Front SHOWING AGE CRACKS IN SIDE WALL

Offside Front SHOWING AGE CRACKS IN SIDE WALL

Fail 29 Nov 2016 28,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front SHOWING AGE CRACKS IN SIDE WALL

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front SHOWING AGE CRACKS IN SIDE WALL

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 25,259 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 23,378 miles

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

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

Rear brakes slightly binding on

Pass 16 Dec 2013 22,564 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 22,250 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 22,250 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 21,808 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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EF04 DLF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 EF04 DLF, 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 EF04 DLF registered?

EF04 DLF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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