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MH08 DYX

2008 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,373 mi
Last recorded139,373 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 DYX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2025 139,373 miles

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

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injectors leaking fumes (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Bumper insecure several fixings missing bumper loose and grill panel missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe to axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hybrid pipe on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary pull missing opening via gap in bonnet (3.1 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks corrodded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 131,808 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule over axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule over axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 131,808 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule over axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule over axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 123,137 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 114,908 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both outer wishbone bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear shocks corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2022 114,908 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both outer wishbone bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Both rear shocks corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2021 107,807 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 107,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 102,156 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 94,946 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 94,946 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 87,497 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 14 Mar 2018 87,497 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 81,138 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

PARKING BRAKE ONLY 18%

Fail 14 Mar 2017 81,129 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

PARKING BRAKE ONLY 18%

Pass 11 Mar 2016 75,135 miles

Nearside Front tyre outter wall

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 69,939 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 69,939 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 59,006 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 48,064 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 43,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 43,411 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 32,846 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 32,846 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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MH08 DYX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MH08 DYX, 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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MH08 DYX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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