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PJ08 DPU

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,070 mi
Last recorded131,070 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 DPU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 131,070 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/f ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 122,039 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/f ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 121,968 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/f ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 107,272 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/f ()

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 107,271 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/f ()

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 97,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/f ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2017 87,886 miles

Oil leak engine ()

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 3 May 2017 87,885 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 3 May 2016 77,199 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 66,987 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 57,560 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 7 May 2014 57,560 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 45,633 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 37,350 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 27,284 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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PJ08 DPU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PJ08 DPU, 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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PJ08 DPU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 May 2008.

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