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DE08 LRU

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,274 mi
Last recorded196,274 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 LRU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2021 196,274 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 189,132 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 175,734 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 158,028 miles

exhaust mounting in poor condition

Fail 27 Mar 2018 158,026 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust mounting in poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2017 136,893 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 136,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 117,670 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 99,821 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 99,434 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 14 Apr 2014 83,920 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 69,324 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 69,309 miles

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

both rear tyres 2mm

Pass 12 Apr 2012 56,300 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 41,476 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted and lipped

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

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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DE08 LRU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE08 LRU, 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 DE08 LRU registered?

DE08 LRU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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