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EX08 LLE

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

129,997 mi
Last recorded129,997 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 LLE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 129,997 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 108,309 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 108,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front bumper insacure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2013 84,905 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 84,904 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 61,837 miles

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

air bag warning light on

battery warning light on

osf top suspension mount slightly worn

rear discs slightly worn

slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 22 Aug 2012 61,827 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

air bag warning light on

battery warning light on

osf top suspension mount slightly worn

rear discs slightly worn

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 3 Sep 2011 50,009 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

nearside rack arm slight play

Fail 3 Sep 2011 50,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

nearside rack arm slight play

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 LLE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 EX08 LLE, 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 LLE registered?

EX08 LLE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is EX08 LLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 LLE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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