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LX08 PBU

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,609 mi
Last recorded61,609 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 PBU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 61,609 miles

Nearside Front STEEL WHEEL

Fail 25 May 2016 61,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front STEEL WHEEL

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2015 53,924 miles

Offside front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 47,210 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2014 47,210 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

cut in o/s/f tyre

rear brake discs and pads worn

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 27 Mar 2013 36,710 miles

both front tyres cut

Pass 20 Mar 2012 25,508 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 18,201 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 18,201 miles

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

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 PBU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 PBU, 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 PBU registered?

LX08 PBU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is LX08 PBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX08 PBU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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