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L5 OEA

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,800 mi
Last recorded52,800 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 OEA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 52,800 miles

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

Offside Mirror glass cracked. Not affecting rear view

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 52,800 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Mirror glass cracked. Not affecting rear view

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 44,806 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm approx (3.5.1g)

low depth nearside rear tyre

windscreen obstruction

Fail 21 Oct 2015 44,806 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm approx (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

low depth nearside rear tyre

windscreen obstruction

Pass 21 Oct 2014 41,192 miles

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

service / fault light on

Pass 15 Jul 2013 32,894 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 32,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 May 2012 24,851 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 24,851 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 17,700 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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L5 OEA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L5 OEA, 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 L5 OEA registered?

L5 OEA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is L5 OEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 OEA shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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