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DE08 LXP

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,889 mi
Last recorded130,889 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 LXP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2018 130,889 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 120,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 120,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 109,862 miles

o/s steering rack end ball joint has slight play

slight brake bind both rear brakes

Pass 25 Mar 2015 96,746 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 96,746 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 82,967 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 69,295 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 55,726 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 41,559 miles

slight bind at o/s rear brake

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 LXP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LXP, 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 LXP registered?

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

Is DE08 LXP safe to buy?

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