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LY08 DZL

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

76,733 mi
Last recorded76,733 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 DZL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 76,733 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 76,733 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 72,443 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 67,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Mirror damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in tread ()

Fail 25 Nov 2019 67,087 miles

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Interacting with all offside lamps (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Interacting with all offside lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Interacting with all offside lights (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Interacting with all offside lamps (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Mirror damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in tread ()

Pass 6 Dec 2018 64,084 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 64,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 60,861 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 56,589 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 56,589 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 49,825 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 49,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 46,276 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 39,453 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 39,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 33,361 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 21,261 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 21,261 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2011 19,741 miles

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

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

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

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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LY08 DZL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 LY08 DZL, 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 LY08 DZL registered?

LY08 DZL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is LY08 DZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 DZL shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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