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LX08 OZB

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

191,613 mi
Last recorded191,613 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 OZB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 191,613 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 191,609 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspect radiator leaking

Pass 22 Feb 2020 187,385 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 186,667 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 175,133 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 174,809 miles

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

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement at rear (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 166,763 miles

Handbrake lever damaged, but still operational

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 158,062 miles

Parking brake lever damaged but still functioning correctly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

Fail 24 Feb 2017 158,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever damaged but still functioning correctly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 29 Jan 2016 144,516 miles

Hand brake efficiency only just met requirement

Fail 16 Jan 2016 143,937 miles

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

Hand brake efficiency only just met requirement

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 132,843 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust mount rubber broken

Fail 11 Feb 2015 132,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust mount rubber broken

Pass 26 Feb 2014 127,656 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 127,652 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 111,061 miles

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

bonnet stay missing

Fail 21 Feb 2013 111,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

bonnet stay missing

Pass 21 Feb 2012 88,701 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs showing signs of wear

Fail 21 Feb 2012 88,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 28 Feb 2011 64,179 miles

Slight wear in offside steering

Fail 7 Feb 2011 62,709 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 OZB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 OZB, 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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LX08 OZB is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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