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LM57 EKJ

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,841 mi
Last recorded51,841 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 EKJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 51,841 miles

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 48,999 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight play in both front tie rods

Fail 2 Jun 2025 48,999 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight play in both front tie rods

Pass 15 Jun 2024 46,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 46,550 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 44,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tierod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated adrift (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tierod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 42,448 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 42,445 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 40,311 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corrosion apparaent

Fail 15 Jun 2021 40,311 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corrosion apparaent

Pass 23 Jun 2020 38,609 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 37,585 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2018 35,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 33,930 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 32,680 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 32,679 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 30,957 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)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 28,450 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 26,548 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 26,548 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 24,177 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 24,177 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 19,047 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 19,047 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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LM57 EKJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM57 EKJ, 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 LM57 EKJ registered?

LM57 EKJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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