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LX08 OWF

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

37,214 mi
Last recorded37,214 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 OWF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 37,214 miles

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

Front both front shocks corroded

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 37,214 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Front both front shocks corroded

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, also dated from 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 36,899 miles

Offside Front Drivers window not opening

Pass 10 Jun 2022 36,548 miles

Rear wiper missing

Reverse lamp does not work ( advise vehicle registered March 2008)

Pass 11 Jun 2021 36,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 35,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre side wall cracking perishing

Pass 5 Jun 2019 35,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 34,936 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 34,336 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Jun 2016 33,730 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 32,753 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2014 29,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 29,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 24,715 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 20,527 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Jun 2011 16,313 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 15,560 miles

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

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

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 OWF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LX08 OWF, 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 OWF registered?

LX08 OWF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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