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SH08 DYA

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,745 mi
Last recorded103,745 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 DYA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 103,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front slight play rack end

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2021 103,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 89,295 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 89,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 76,844 miles

n/s/f tyre worn

slight play in n/s/f tie rod

Pass 4 Sep 2018 67,596 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 57,181 miles

Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Sep 2017 57,181 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily cracked on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 44,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 44,991 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 35,934 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 33,689 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 9 Aug 2013 30,881 miles

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

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 14 Aug 2012 25,807 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 25,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise slight binding to nearside rear brake.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 14,405 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 13,763 miles

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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SH08 DYA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SH08 DYA, 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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SH08 DYA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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