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PJ08 DPY

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,470 mi
Last recorded145,470 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 DPY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 145,470 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides outers (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 145,470 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides outers (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 122,600 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 109,234 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nsf,osf,nsr and osr inner beads (4.2.A.1a)

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 26 Oct 2015 109,233 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nsf,osf,nsr and osr inner beads (4.2.A.1a)

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Oct 2014 95,055 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2013 84,016 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 81,116 miles

STEERING RACK REQUIRES ATTENTION NOISEY BUT STILL SERVICABLE

Fail 19 Oct 2012 81,116 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Gas suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts (2.4.D.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 55,227 miles

All four brake discs are very rusty ( inner faces worst).

Fail 26 Jul 2011 55,227 miles

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

All four brake discs are very rusty ( inner faces worst).

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 DPY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PJ08 DPY, 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 DPY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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