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OY08 DKV

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,290 mi
Last recorded117,290 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 DKV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 117,290 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 117,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 116,282 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 27 Feb 2019 116,282 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Battery flat needs charging or replacing.

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 5 May 2017 108,574 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 101,544 miles

slight play nearside front inner rack arm

Fail 18 Apr 2016 101,544 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play nearside front inner rack arm

Pass 13 Apr 2015 92,714 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 92,714 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 82,613 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 71,271 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 59,877 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 59,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 44,773 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 44,773 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear 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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OY08 DKV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OY08 DKV, 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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OY08 DKV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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