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OY08 DLV

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

169,196 mi
Last recorded169,196 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 DLV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 169,196 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread/perishing

steel wheels fitted to n/s and o/s front

Fail 10 Mar 2020 169,196 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread/perishing

steel wheels fitted to n/s and o/s front

Pass 13 Mar 2019 156,222 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 156,222 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 141,735 miles

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

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

n/s/r and o/s/r brakes binding not sufficient to fail mot(recommend brake check)hard to turn by hand when jacked up

play movement in n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack ends

steel wheel fitted o/s/f

Pass 4 Mar 2017 126,974 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 126,974 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 113,179 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 9 Mar 2016 113,179 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn low and unevenly

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2015 97,748 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn to 2MM and is worn on edegs

rear brakes binding slightly

slight movement in offside axial joint

Fail 27 Feb 2015 97,748 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre worn to 2MM and is worn on edegs

rear brakes binding slightly

slight movement in offside axial joint

Pass 28 Feb 2014 85,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 74,244 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 58,662 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 58,662 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 44,405 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 44,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 DLV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 DLV, 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 OY08 DLV registered?

OY08 DLV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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