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LY08 LRX

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,948 mi
Last recorded68,948 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 LRX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 68,948 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jul 2017 68,948 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 61,962 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jun 2016 61,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 56,234 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 50,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2013 43,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2013 43,201 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2012 35,915 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 35,915 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 27,900 miles

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

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

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 LRX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LRX, 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 LRX registered?

LY08 LRX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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The MOT history for LY08 LRX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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