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LX58 ZYD

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

164,992 mi
Last recorded164,992 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX58 ZYD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 164,992 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 164,992 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust system insecure front and central (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 May 2020 164,991 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2018 155,554 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 155,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 145,253 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 145 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 133,825 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 133,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced dip beam bulb holder damaged (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 117,210 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 117,210 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 100,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2014 100,823 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 89,536 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 77,626 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 74,739 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 56,247 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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LX58 ZYD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZYD, 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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LX58 ZYD is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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