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LR08 LMJ

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,054 mi
Last recorded131,054 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 LMJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 131,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end slight worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 131,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end slight worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 124,857 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 121,493 miles

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

Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both inner rack ends have play,advise

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses ferrules,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 121,492 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt excessively deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working tail lamp (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both inner rack ends have play,advise

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning advise (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses ferrules,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both osr and nsr wheels have very less free play,advise

Pass 12 Feb 2018 114,308 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 114,308 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 108,022 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 101,080 miles

Front number plate slight damage

Fail 18 Feb 2016 101,080 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front number plate slight damage

Fail 28 Feb 2015 91,689 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 91,689 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 85,153 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 81,744 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2012 77,727 miles

front no. plate has some damage

Fail 2 Mar 2012 77,647 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front no. plate has some damage

Pass 26 Feb 2011 62,993 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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LR08 LMJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LR08 LMJ, 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 LR08 LMJ registered?

LR08 LMJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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