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DE08 LXU

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

127,050 mi
Last recorded127,050 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 127,050 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 122,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 122,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 119,173 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 111,851 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 111,851 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 101,535 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 96,144 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 96,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 92,982 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 92,982 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 87,282 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 87,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 80,594 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 80,594 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 73,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres worn

Pass 2 Apr 2013 64,959 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 64,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 55,392 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 55,392 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 36,357 miles

Both rear tyres are very close to the legal limit.

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 LXU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LXU, 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 LXU registered?

DE08 LXU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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