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LJ08 GKA

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,337 mi
Last recorded86,337 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 GKA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 86,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has uneven wear

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 80,938 miles

Front 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 25 Apr 2018 75,538 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 72,337 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 72,337 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 67,736 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 67,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 61,130 miles

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

Front wipers not clear straight away

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 61,130 miles

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

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

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

Front wipers not clear straight away

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 54,322 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 54,322 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 47,286 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 38,752 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 38,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 29,773 miles

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

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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LJ08 GKA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LJ08 GKA, 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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LJ08 GKA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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