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LM08 FGE

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,493 mi
Last recorded135,493 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 FGE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2022 135,493 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working FAULT WITH NSR REAR LIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 132,402 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 132,370 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excess movement in front hub may be hub worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides brake discs heavily worn especially on inner surface - advise replace/brake service asap (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in rack end joint ()

Offside Front wing mirror assembly repaired using tape

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted kerb damage/buckle to outer rim area (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides discs worn - advise brake service/change soon (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides pad material @25-30% remaining - advise brake service/change soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate damaged/split (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides binding when turned by hand - advise brake service/check soon (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Aug 2020

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod end ball joint excessively worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both number plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides brake discs heavily worn especially on inner surface - advise replace/brake service asap (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in rack end joint ()

Offside Front wing mirror assembly repaired using tape

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted kerb damage/buckle to outer rim area (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides discs worn - advise brake service/change soon (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides pad material @25-30% remaining - advise brake service/change soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate damaged/split (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides binding when turned by hand - advise brake service/check soon (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 120,217 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Mar 2019 120,158 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 108,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and wearing excessivley on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

play at nsf rack on limit

Fail 3 Mar 2018 107,943 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner joint (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and wearing excessivley on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 107,442 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

rear discs appear thin

NOT SAFE TO DRIVE DUE TO FAILS

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 96,929 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 96,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 82,085 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 82,085 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 67,412 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 67,412 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 64,973 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 64,967 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 55,286 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 47,060 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 46,806 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 34,645 miles

front brake pads getting low

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 FGE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 LM08 FGE, 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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LM08 FGE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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