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LNZ 8787

2008 Renault Megane Scenic

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,639 mi
Last recorded96,639 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane Scenic71,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNZ 8787
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 96,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected abs wire insecure (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected abs wire insecure (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking to both edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake control sticking

Fail 22 Apr 2025 96,639 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected abs wire insecure (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected abs wire insecure (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking to both edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake control sticking

Pass 24 Apr 2024 91,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 91,259 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Advise exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2022 91,132 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 90,794 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 90,792 miles

Exhaust system insecure mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) track rod (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2020 88,162 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 May 2020 88,162 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 75,870 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 75,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 75,713 miles

Central Front engine noisy under acceleration

Nearside Front Outer cv boot signs of green but still secure and not split

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Jul 2018 75,682 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front engine noisy under acceleration

Nearside Front Outer cv boot signs of green but still secure and not split

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jul 2017 69,968 miles

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

play in steering rack

Fail 25 Jul 2017 69,968 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

play in steering rack

Pass 22 Jul 2016 65,413 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 65,409 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside drive shaft seal leak

noise from engine

Pass 3 Sep 2015 58,229 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre nail in tread

oil dampness around gearbox

Fail 2 Sep 2015 58,226 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre nail in tread

oil dampness around gearbox

Pass 19 Sep 2014 50,613 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 40,719 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 40,719 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 31,387 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 31,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 22,805 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane Scenic?

Based on 1,818,845 MOT tests across 145,724 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
145,724
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 116,922
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,848
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 66,630
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 58,928
Registration plate lamp not working 55,988
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LNZ 8787 is a 2008 Renault Megane Scenic in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 71,280 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 Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 116,922 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LNZ 8787, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Megane Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LNZ 8787 is a 2008 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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