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DE08 LXM

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,309 mi
Last recorded127,309 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 LXM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 127,309 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 May 2023 127,270 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 May 2022 120,987 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 115,673 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 May 2020 112,218 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 112,216 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 112,059 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 107,143 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 101,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn tread depth 4 mm central three quarters (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front steering arm has play

Fail 3 Apr 2018 101,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn tread depth 4 mm central three quarters (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front steering arm has play

Fail 8 Mar 2018 101,286 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 96,292 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 91,722 miles

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

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 87,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 85,664 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 82,049 miles

Slite play in both front steering arms

Fail 27 Mar 2013 82,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Slite play in both front steering arms

Pass 13 Mar 2012 72,451 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 50,459 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 50,459 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 LXM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LXM, 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 LXM registered?

DE08 LXM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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