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LP08 DWG

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,348 mi
Last recorded119,348 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 DWG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 119,348 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Nov 2019 119,348 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Aug 2018 116,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 116,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 108,628 miles

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

Offside Front top mount knocking on lock to lock check

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened border line pass, strongly advise customer to get these replaced (3.5.1i)

engine undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2017 108,623 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front top mount knocking on lock to lock check

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened border line pass, strongly advise customer to get these replaced (3.5.1i)

engine undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2016 102,789 miles

Brake pedal for travel.

Engine covers and under trays fitted concealing testable items.

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner rack ball joint. (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 95,612 miles

all shock absorbers soft

both steering inner rack joints have slight play

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 2 Dec 2015 95,612 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

all shock absorbers soft

both steering inner rack joints have slight play

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Aug 2015 92,720 miles

Nearside Front inner rack joint worn

Offside Rear wheelbearing has slight noise

both front shocks soft

undertrays fitted obstructing testable items

Fail 21 Aug 2015 92,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Front inner rack joint worn

Offside Rear wheelbearing has slight noise

all four tyres worn close to limit

both front shocks soft

undertrays fitted obstructing testable items

Pass 9 Aug 2014 87,712 miles

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

n/s/f inner trackrod slight play

n/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall

o/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

Fail 8 Aug 2014 87,712 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

front pads low

n/s/f inner trackrod slight play

n/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall

o/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

rear pads low

Pass 1 Aug 2013 81,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 56,332 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 41,177 miles

Engine undertray fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play near side steering arm

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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LP08 DWG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LP08 DWG, 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 LP08 DWG registered?

LP08 DWG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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