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LY08 KBE

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,028 mi
Last recorded124,028 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 124,028 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Fail 18 Jul 2023 124,016 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Pass 5 Jul 2022 109,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 104,375 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Fail 1 Jul 2021 104,346 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 1 Jul 2020 99,478 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 99,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 94,517 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 84,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Fail 26 Jun 2018 84,675 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Pass 19 Jul 2017 72,240 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 72,240 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 61,631 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 54,942 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 54,942 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Jun 2014 48,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 16 Jun 2014 48,391 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 18 Jun 2013 41,637 miles

offside front wing mirror taped

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 22 Jun 2012 35,272 miles

drivers mirror loose

Pass 16 Jun 2011 27,767 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 KBE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KBE, 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 KBE registered?

LY08 KBE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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