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LY08 FTE

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,594 mi
Last recorded107,594 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 FTE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 107,594 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 102,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 97,715 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

slight play on steering rack inner knuckle nearside

Pass 16 Apr 2014 89,999 miles

surface corrosion on discs,appears to have been stood.

Fail 14 Apr 2014 89,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

surface corrosion on discs,appears to have been stood.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 84,626 miles

osf steering arm slight play

Pass 9 Jun 2012 75,246 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 66,673 miles

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

advise front brake discs pitted

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 FTE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FTE, 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 FTE registered?

LY08 FTE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is LY08 FTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 FTE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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