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LR08 SFK

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,480 mi
Last recorded122,480 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 SFK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 122,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective secured with a cable tie (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 114,855 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine / transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade secured to arm by cable tie, secure at present (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Large crack in lens, not effecting output (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 114,855 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides imoperative (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking Strong odour of petrol under bonnet, unable to identify source during test (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Inoperative, aim unable to be checked (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine / transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade secured to arm by cable tie, secure at present (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Large crack in lens, not effecting output (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 107,098 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 107,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 106,592 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 105,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 105,625 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator and side light (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator and sidelight (4.4.3 (b))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 103,133 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 99,530 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 92,659 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 86,514 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 79,566 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Undertray hanging low

Fail 7 May 2015 79,566 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Undertray hanging low

Pass 9 May 2014 68,209 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 68,104 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2013 59,123 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 59,123 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 50,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

all brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2011 34,508 miles

Clild seat fitted to near side when tested

Front brake pads getting low

unable to inspect some items fully undertray fitted

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 SFK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SFK, 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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LR08 SFK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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