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DE08 LWZ

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,556 mi
Last recorded144,556 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 LWZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 144,556 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 141,204 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 139,801 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 139,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 135,509 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 135,509 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 120,146 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 120,144 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 105,444 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 105,444 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 90,762 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2016 90,762 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play TRACK ROD (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm IN PLACES (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 74,864 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 57,920 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 May 2014 57,920 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2013 38,623 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 25,190 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 25,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2011 19,386 miles

nsf steering arm has slight play

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 LWZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LWZ, 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 LWZ registered?

DE08 LWZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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