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YY08 DCX

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,591 mi
Last recorded143,591 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 DCX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 143,591 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 143,587 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 136,682 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jan 2018 136,661 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 130,680 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 130,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 122,318 miles

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

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

child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2015 118,645 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 110,841 miles

steering tie rods inner joints have play

Pass 12 Mar 2014 110,453 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 103,587 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 103,587 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 97,166 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2012 97,166 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2011 86,502 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 86,502 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive 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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YY08 DCX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YY08 DCX, 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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YY08 DCX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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