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EX08 LJK

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,193 mi
Last recorded129,193 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 LJK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 129,193 miles

Nearside Front Strut top bearing noisy

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

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

Fail 12 May 2021 129,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Strut top bearing noisy

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 117,747 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 116,220 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 113,284 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 113,280 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play track control arm (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 May 2017 108,131 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 101,830 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front discs corroded on inner face

Pass 1 May 2015 95,052 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2014 89,928 miles

nearside front drum stick slight play

Pass 14 May 2013 82,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 May 2013 82,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2012 78,247 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 70,393 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 LJK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LJK, 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 LJK registered?

EX08 LJK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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