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LX08 OYM

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,894 mi
Last recorded78,894 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 OYM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 78,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 77,406 miles

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

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to re-coil

Offside Front strut top mount 'clicks'

Fail 27 Nov 2018 77,406 miles

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

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to re-coil

Offside Front strut top mount 'clicks'

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 75,970 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 74,233 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 74,233 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has screw in tread

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 74,228 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure steering track rod (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

front brakes slight fluctuating

nearside headlight poor image

screw in nearside rear tyre

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2015 68,572 miles

Play in nearside inner rack joint

Fail 4 Nov 2014 63,179 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 63,179 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 56,440 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 51,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2011 46,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 46,815 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 42,106 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 OYM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OYM, 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 OYM registered?

LX08 OYM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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