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LM08 ELC

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

124,259 mi
Last recorded124,259 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 ELC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 124,259 miles

Battery slightly loose

Engine/transmission has oil leak

Front Brake disc inner surfaces corroded on pad contact areas, BOTH sides

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and split slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seatbelt slow to retract back

Vehicle heatshields damaged, on various mounting points, but still secure

Pass 25 May 2019 109,507 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 90,454 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2017 86,950 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 83,709 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 76,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 66,543 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 53,888 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2013 53,888 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 43,956 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 32,452 miles

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

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

wiper blades smear the windscreen

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 ELC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ELC, 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 ELC registered?

LM08 ELC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is LM08 ELC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM08 ELC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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