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LX08 OLU

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,589 mi
Last recorded104,589 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 OLU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 104,589 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides tyres wearing low & smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2026 104,589 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides tyres wearing low & smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 87,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring worn slight play (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Advise inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/R and O/R (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 87,567 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp incorrect colour headlamps are not of same colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring worn slight play (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Advise inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/R and O/R (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 75,311 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 71,183 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 71,183 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 66,351 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 66,351 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 60,694 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 54,203 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 47,867 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 41,173 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 41,173 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 31,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 24,090 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 21,568 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 21,568 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 19,420 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 19,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 16,862 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 13,474 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 9,911 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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LX08 OLU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LX08 OLU, 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 LX08 OLU registered?

LX08 OLU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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