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LY08 MKJ

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,736 mi
Last recorded112,736 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 112,736 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Recommend for this to be checked ASAP_ ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Recommend this to be checked ASAP ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 112,716 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Recommend for this to be checked ASAP_ ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Recommend this to be checked ASAP ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 108,533 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jan 2023 108,533 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Dec 2021 106,788 miles

Offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge.

Fail 1 Dec 2021 106,769 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge.

Pass 26 Nov 2020 104,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jun 2019 100,321 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jun 2018 96,498 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 93,574 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 90,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside steering rack rotary joint worn

Pass 20 Jun 2015 87,737 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 79,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 65,142 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 54,545 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 45,257 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 54,249 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 41,907 miles

Small chips in windscreen

Both front tyres starting to get low

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

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 MKJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MKJ, 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 MKJ registered?

LY08 MKJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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