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LX08 OVD

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

90,069 mi
Last recorded90,069 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 OVD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 90,069 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2024 90,069 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2023 86,104 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 85,976 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 83,262 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 76,146 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 76,145 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 76,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front both tyres becoming worn and cracked on edges

Front brake discs becoming badly worn

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre (not repairable, not leaking

Nearside Rear tyre becoming worn on edges

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

Nearside slight play in steering arm

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

Rear both axel beam bushes becoming deteriorated

Rear brake discs becoming worn

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear fog light switch becoming worn

Pass 11 Jan 2021 67,626 miles

Front both steering arms have slight play

Front bumper in poor condition

Front pads appear to be wearing thin and brake discs worn

Offside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit 225-45-17

Rear brakes becoming worn

drivers door handle becoming stiff to operate

Fail 11 Jan 2021 67,626 miles

Front both steering arms have slight play

Front bumper in poor condition

Front pads appear to be wearing thin and brake discs worn

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

Offside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit 225-45-17

Rear brakes becoming worn

drivers door handle becoming stiff to operate

Pass 10 May 2019 58,004 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

front brake discs badly worn

rear brake discs becoming worn

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 10 May 2019 58,004 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

front brake discs badly worn

rear brake discs becoming worn

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 23 Dec 2017 49,989 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2017 49,989 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 46,188 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 42,550 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 39,654 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 35,833 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2013 35,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 31,248 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 31,248 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 26,767 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 25,799 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 OVD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 OVD, 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 OVD registered?

LX08 OVD is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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