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LX08 OSW

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,665 mi
Last recorded88,665 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 OSW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 88,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 88,453 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 82,077 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 82,073 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 74,542 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front top strut mount bearing rough

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top strut mount bearing rough

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner joints ()

Pass 13 Aug 2019 69,905 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount clicks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount clicks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Aug 2019 69,904 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount clicks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount clicks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 May 2018 61,284 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2018 61,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 53,286 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 45,313 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 42,501 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 39,998 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 36,003 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 30,844 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 30,844 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 23,370 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 OSW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OSW, 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 OSW registered?

LX08 OSW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 April 2008.

Is LX08 OSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX08 OSW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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