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LX58 YXY

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,002 mi
Last recorded169,002 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX58 YXY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 169,002 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 147,073 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 138,725 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 138,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 119,597 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 119,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 119,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint hub joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint hub joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure outer clip missing (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cut in rim protector

tyre size 225/40/18 92y xl

Pass 29 Nov 2014 98,718 miles

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

emissions too low to read

handbrake cable chaffing

slight play in both nearside & offside lower steering swivel joints

Pass 2 Dec 2013 81,612 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 81,573 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 63,092 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 48,245 miles

front pads low

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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LX58 YXY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LX58 YXY, 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 LX58 YXY registered?

LX58 YXY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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