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LG08 LRE

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,636 mi
Last recorded61,636 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 LRE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 61,636 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 58,229 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 54,112 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 54,112 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 50,109 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 46,931 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 44,039 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2017 41,754 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 16 Jan 2016 36,215 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 31,010 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 31,010 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 26,200 miles

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

service indicator illuminated

Pass 5 Jan 2013 21,983 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 17,185 miles

N/S/F tyre has damage on outer sidewall but not exposing ply or cords

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2011 11,434 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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LG08 LRE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LG08 LRE, 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 LG08 LRE registered?

LG08 LRE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is LG08 LRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG08 LRE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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