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LT08 SXL

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,043 mi
Last recorded68,043 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 SXL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 68,043 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective 0\s n\s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front suspension components corroded hub o\s n\s

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o\s n\s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2026 68,043 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective 0\s n\s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front suspension components corroded hub o\s n\s

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o\s n\s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 67,721 miles

Front suspension components rusty

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 67,721 miles

Front suspension components rusty

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 65,680 miles

Front suspension components rusty

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 65,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front suspension components rusty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 62,860 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 62,859 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 60,736 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jan 2021 59,388 miles

n/s/f rack end has slight play

Pass 17 Jan 2020 57,485 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 53,710 miles

Nearside Front slight play in tearing rack

Pass 12 Jan 2018 50,836 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw

Pass 16 Jan 2017 48,141 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 46,983 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 43,964 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 43,964 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 38,286 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 32,783 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 25,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 20,431 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 SXL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LT08 SXL, 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 LT08 SXL registered?

LT08 SXL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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