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LJ08 WBG

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,261 mi
Last recorded108,261 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 WBG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 108,261 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 108,261 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 103,505 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Nov 2016 103,505 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Dec 2015 86,385 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 86,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 71,686 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 71,686 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 68,065 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2014 68,065 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 54,410 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 10 May 2013 54,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 10 May 2012 36,931 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2012 36,931 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 26,014 miles

Rear brake discs worn liped and corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2011 26,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake discs worn liped and corroded

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 WBG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WBG, 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 LJ08 WBG registered?

LJ08 WBG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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