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LX08 OPV

2008 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,205 mi
Last recorded115,205 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 OPV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 115,205 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 114,632 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2024 112,037 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 112,037 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 109,686 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 106,803 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 100,508 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 100,508 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 88,435 miles

front brake discs in very poor condition

rear brake discs in very poor condition

slight brake bind nearside rear

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 5 Mar 2019 73,045 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all break discs on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 5 Mar 2019 73,045 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all break discs on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 499 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 65,782 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm only and wearing on both edges 205/55/16

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm only

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake pads 80% worn

Pass 21 Mar 2017 58,158 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 58,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 52,237 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2016 52,237 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working 501 (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

nail in near side front tyre

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 45,889 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 45,889 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 35,887 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2014 35,887 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 32,847 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 32,847 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 24,691 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES PRESSURE VERY LOW / BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INNER / OUTER EDGE

Pass 28 Feb 2011 8,998 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 OPV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LX08 OPV, 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 OPV registered?

LX08 OPV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is LX08 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX08 OPV shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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