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LX08 WZU

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,771 mi
Last recorded110,771 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 110,771 miles

Both headlight dip beams deteriorating

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 16 Mar 2018 105,433 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Some play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 15 Feb 2017 99,197 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 99,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 90,737 miles

Nearside Front inner steering rack joint has slight play

Fail 17 Feb 2016 90,737 miles

Nearside Front inner steering rack joint has slight play

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 73,827 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2015 73,815 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 58,665 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 58,665 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 47,038 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 47,038 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 37,082 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 27,257 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 WZU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WZU, 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 WZU registered?

LX08 WZU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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