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LK08 MWP

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,278 mi
Last recorded118,278 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 MWP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 118,278 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both offside rear brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

check air bag warning light on

Fail 7 Apr 2018 118,260 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre also pierced on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing outer retaining spring missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both offside rear brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

check air bag warning light on

engine oil needs topping up

Pass 15 Apr 2017 104,329 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing edges

all brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2017 104,329 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing edges

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 96,583 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 82,406 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 82,401 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 71,690 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear disc worn thin

Pass 26 Nov 2013 71,690 miles

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

rear disc worn thin

Pass 3 Dec 2012 57,338 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 57,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 44,409 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 42,049 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 41,872 miles

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

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

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

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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LK08 MWP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LK08 MWP, 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 LK08 MWP registered?

LK08 MWP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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