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DE08 LYO

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

106,968 mi
Last recorded106,968 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 LYO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 106,968 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 100,591 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 100,594 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Inner steering rack gaiter insecure

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 90,236 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp

Fail 8 Nov 2018 90,236 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp

Pass 9 Nov 2017 78,546 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 78,539 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 67,864 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 18 Nov 2016 67,840 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced dim (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Nov 2015 56,601 miles

Child seat fitted

Engine covers & under trays

Slight play in steering arm rack ends

Fail 19 Nov 2015 56,601 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted

Engine covers & under trays

Slight brake bind N/S/R

Slight play in steering arm rack ends

Pass 20 Nov 2014 46,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre sidewall scuffed/cut

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wipers deteriorated

rear brake discs and pads worn

Fail 20 Nov 2014 46,929 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre sidewall scuffed/cut

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2013 35,038 miles

Both rear tyres lightly perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 24,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2012 24,029 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 13,652 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 13,652 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 24 Mar 2011 11,657 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 LYO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LYO, 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 LYO registered?

DE08 LYO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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