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B8 LGS

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

62,430 mi
Last recorded62,430 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 LGS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 62,430 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 60,283 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 57,783 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 55,236 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 52,742 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2021 51,470 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 May 2021 51,470 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 49,593 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 47,062 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 43,772 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 40,414 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 38,562 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 34,015 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 30,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 56,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2012 22,537 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 17,760 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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B8 LGS is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 B8 LGS, 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 B8 LGS registered?

B8 LGS is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is B8 LGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 LGS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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