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MW08 DXY

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,024 mi
Last recorded86,024 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 DXY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 86,024 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 86,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 85,416 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 82,349 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 82,349 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2018 77,752 miles

Front both inner rack ends have play,advise

Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,osr both brake hose ferrules corroded,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear frame bush has some play,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall deterioration,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 77,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front both inner rack ends have play,advise

Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,osr both brake hose ferrules corroded,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear frame bush has some play,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall deterioration,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 73,241 miles

Front both inner rack ends have play,advise

Offside Rear tyre has cracks on tread and inner and outer walls,advise

Rear Spare tyre defective spare tyre flat,advise ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread reg plate delaminated,advise (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 73,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pads too low (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre incorrectly fitted (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has several lumps on outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Front both inner rack ends have play,advise

Offside Rear tyre has cracks on tread and inner and outer walls,advise

Rear Spare tyre defective spare tyre flat,advise ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread reg plate delaminated,advise (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 69,073 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

both inner rack ends have slight movement in ball joint

Fail 25 Aug 2016 69,058 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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)

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

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

both inner rack ends have slight movement in ball joint

Pass 8 Jul 2015 63,348 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 53,065 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres worn inner and outer edge

Pass 9 Jul 2013 32,189 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 25,377 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 20,439 miles

n/s rear tyre is worn on the outer edge

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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MW08 DXY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MW08 DXY, 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 MW08 DXY registered?

MW08 DXY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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