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DE08 LXC

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,761 mi
Last recorded83,761 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 LXC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 83,761 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 82,764 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 82,764 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 76,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer edges 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 76,431 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer edges 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 65,311 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 64,274 miles

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 5 Nov 2019 61,115 miles

Slight play ns steering track rod

Pass 20 Nov 2018 57,360 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 57,360 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 54,954 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 50,457 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 44,452 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 38,029 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 30,225 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 23,091 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 16,349 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 16,349 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 13,534 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 13,534 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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DE08 LXC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE08 LXC, 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 LXC registered?

DE08 LXC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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