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LM08 BLJ

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,570 mi
Last recorded157,570 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 BLJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 157,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 137,857 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bearing Cap poor

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Heavy play in near side inner steering rack, slight play off side inner steering rack ()

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 137,857 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall, tyre in very poor condition, perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Heavy perishing and cracking to tyre side wall, Very Poor condition, could not see cord's at time of test

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bearing Cap poor

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Heavy play in near side inner steering rack, slight play off side inner steering rack ()

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 135,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jul 2019 131,966 miles

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

Inner Road wheel slightly distorted N/S/R and O/S/R (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2019 131,964 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very Low but not less than 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 125,886 miles

Ball joint has slight play n/s rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2017 120,108 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 113,058 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 105,937 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2015 105,937 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 94,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 81,586 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 65,546 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 49,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LM08 BLJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LM08 BLJ, 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 LM08 BLJ registered?

LM08 BLJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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