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LT08 FHJ

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

103,198 mi
Last recorded103,198 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 FHJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 103,198 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 103,197 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 101,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 101,076 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 90,870 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 90,849 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 78,774 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 78,619 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 67,184 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 57,337 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 57,226 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 52,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 47,265 miles

both front tyres wearing slighgtly on inner and couter edges, slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint, tyre tread depths; n/s/f 4.5mm, o/s/f 5.0mm, n/s/r 5.5mm, o/s/r 6.0mm, 205/55/16 91v fronr / 94w rear.

rear wiper blade split, n/s/f inner wheel arch liner in poor condition and inspection cover missing, slight damage to front bumper,

Fail 22 Nov 2013 47,265 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing slighgtly on inner and couter edges, slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint, tyre tread depths; n/s/f 4.5mm, o/s/f 5.0mm, n/s/r 5.5mm, o/s/r 6.0mm, 205/55/16 91v fronr / 94w rear.

rear wiper blade split, n/s/f inner wheel arch liner in poor condition and inspection cover missing, slight damage to front bumper,

Pass 25 Aug 2012 38,795 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2012 38,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 24,820 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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LT08 FHJ 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 58.8%.

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 LT08 FHJ, 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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LT08 FHJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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