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LM08 XLJ

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,876 mi
Last recorded50,876 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 XLJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 50,876 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs have surface rust from being parked (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 50,876 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 50,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 50,861 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and both rear at sub frame (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp dim

Fail 3 Nov 2023 60,859 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and both rear at sub frame (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp dim

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear and o/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 50,796 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 50,759 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 50,759 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 50,504 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 49,346 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 47,817 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 46,542 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 46,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 45,064 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 45,064 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 43,375 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 43,375 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 41,100 miles

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

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Jul 2014 41,100 miles

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Jul 2013 38,149 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 38,149 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 34,526 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 34,524 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 28,689 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 28,689 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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 XLJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XLJ, 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 XLJ registered?

LM08 XLJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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