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RE08 DVT

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

151,611 mi
Last recorded151,611 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 DVT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 151,611 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 147,489 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 144,616 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 144,503 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 138,271 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv gaiter leaking grease but not split

Nearside Front 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))

centre stop light inop

Pass 20 Mar 2018 133,971 miles

play in both steering rack ends

Fail 20 Mar 2018 133,971 miles

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

play in both steering rack ends

Pass 6 Apr 2017 130,066 miles

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

Play detected in nearside steering rack-end

Pass 9 Apr 2016 125,347 miles

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

slight play in both steering rack-ends

Pass 11 Apr 2015 118,763 miles

offside front top suspension mount showing signs of wear

slight play in both steering rack-ends

Pass 4 Apr 2014 113,356 miles

both front tyres nearing limit

nearside rear tyre on limit

offside rear tyre nearing limit

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 15 Apr 2013 106,073 miles

front brake pads getting low

slight play in both steering rack-ends

Pass 17 Apr 2012 101,018 miles

centre seatbelt release mechanism outer casing deteriorated

slight play in both steering rack-ends

Pass 22 Mar 2011 94,952 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake clevis joint (3.3.A.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RE08 DVT is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RE08 DVT, 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 RE08 DVT registered?

RE08 DVT is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is RE08 DVT safe to buy?

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