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LY08 DHE

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

180,947 mi
Last recorded180,947 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 DHE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 180,947 miles

All brake discs worn/corroded

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

Suspect injectors leaking/chuffing

Fail 8 Jun 2017 180,947 miles

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

All brake discs worn/corroded

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

Suspect injectors leaking/chuffing

Pass 14 Jun 2016 169,453 miles

Front brake pads getting low

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn smooth on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

under cover fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2016 169,452 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake pads getting low

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn smooth on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under cover fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 153,356 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 153,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 139,843 miles

Nearside steering rack end worn

Fail 10 Jun 2014 139,834 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside steering rack end worn

Fail 15 Jun 2013 110,431 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 110,431 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 75,929 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 75,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs 90% worn

Pass 1 Jun 2011 39,683 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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LY08 DHE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LY08 DHE, 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 LY08 DHE registered?

LY08 DHE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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