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EX08 LHW

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,720 mi
Last recorded120,720 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 LHW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 120,720 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 118,066 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 118,066 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 115,176 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 111,558 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 111,555 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 107,863 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 107,863 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in inner shoulder tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut but not deep (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner rack end has play

Pass 28 Jan 2020 105,142 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive coming from the turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 105,142 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn very thin both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure torn down to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive coming from the turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin on inside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 100,658 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 96,173 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2017 92,166 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 87,542 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 79,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Feb 2014 70,744 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 62,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 58,798 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 52,165 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 36,688 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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EX08 LHW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel 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 EX08 LHW, 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 EX08 LHW registered?

EX08 LHW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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