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LM08 XMC

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

100,873 mi
Last recorded100,873 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 XMC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 100,873 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 100,873 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 96,643 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 96,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 92,777 miles

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

Nearside front tyre bald on edges

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside rear tyre tread close to wear bars

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs rusty

Fail 18 May 2023 92,777 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre bald on edges

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside rear tyre tread close to wear bars

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 7 May 2022 89,185 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective rear bush/mount ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2022 89,185 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2x bulbs inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Gearbox mounting defective rear bush/mount ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 85,198 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective plastic mounting rubber defective ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 85,198 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure broken bracket (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted inner side flat spotted,outer side damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute 2x rears plus nearside front (4.4.4 (a))

Front Gearbox mounting defective plastic mounting rubber defective ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 82,442 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 80,103 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 80,103 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 73,215 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 56,357 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 54,227 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres have deep cuts in sidewalls

Fail 10 Jun 2016 54,227 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres have deep cuts in sidewalls

Pass 2 Jun 2015 52,910 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 50,432 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Mar 2013 37,062 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs worn

Fail 19 Mar 2013 37,062 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Feb 2012 25,411 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 23,339 miles

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 XMC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XMC, 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 XMC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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