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LJ08 SKD

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

124,061 mi
Last recorded124,061 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 SKD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 124,061 miles

front brake pads low but still working fine

Fail 17 Aug 2019 124,061 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

front brake pads low but still working fine

Pass 18 Jul 2018 106,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear slightly jammed

front discs slightly corroded

underbody sign of corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2018 106,009 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2017 97,555 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

front shockers have reduced damping affect

lower gearbox mount worn

offside rear tyre cracked and worn inner edge

offside rear tyre cracked and worn inner edge

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2017 97,552 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

front shockers have reduced damping affect

lower gearbox mount worn

offside rear tyre cracked and worn inner edge

offside rear tyre cracked and worn inner edge

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2017 97,075 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

offside rear tyre cracked in between tread

Pass 31 May 2016 87,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut to outer sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cord

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

Offside Rear tyre rubber splitting between treads

oil leak

Fail 27 May 2016 87,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut to outer sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cord

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

Offside Rear tyre rubber splitting between treads

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 76,275 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 76,204 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2014 68,475 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 68,427 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 63,720 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 63,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Apr 2012 54,292 miles

front brake discs corroded/pitted/worn

n/s rear tyre worn-nearing wear indicators

rear brake discs corroded/pitted/worn

slight distortion/fluctuation on front brakes

Fail 23 Apr 2012 54,249 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

front brake discs corroded/pitted/worn

n/s rear tyre worn-nearing wear indicators

rear brake discs corroded/pitted/worn

slight distortion/fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 19 Mar 2011 44,105 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 44,061 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 SKD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 SKD, 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 SKD is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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