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L222 DRM

2008 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,851 mi
Last recorded138,851 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 DRM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 138,851 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 133,602 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 118,340 miles

Service light illuminated

oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 19 Jul 2016 96,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both are thin 6mm is advised min thickness these are on 6mm (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 96,329 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both lights are out (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both are thin 6mm is advised min thickness these are on 6mm (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 70,682 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 60,643 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2014 60,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 49,173 miles

Oil leak

cracks both rear tyres

Pass 9 Jul 2012 36,221 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 34,032 miles

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

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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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L222 DRM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L222 DRM, 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 L222 DRM registered?

L222 DRM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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