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LY08 LRK

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,702 mi
Last recorded101,702 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 LRK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 101,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear wheel stiff too turn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 101,702 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear wheel stiff too turn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 96,822 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 96,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 86,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

both rear tyres perished and cracked

fuel smell engine bay susspect leak

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2012 86,298 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres perished and cracked

fuel smell engine bay suspect leak

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2011 74,526 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 74,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 LRK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LRK, 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 LRK registered?

LY08 LRK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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