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LY08 NNX

2008 Renault Megane

Yellow Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,964 mi
Last recorded146,964 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 NNX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 146,964 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) close to excess ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 145,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) close to excess ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 135,391 miles

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

Nearside Front steering rack inner arm play

Nearside Rear light cluster lens broken and repaired by tape

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

Offside Front steering rack inner arm play

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 135,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front steering rack inner arm play

Nearside Rear light cluster lens broken and repaired by tape

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

Offside Front steering rack inner arm play

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 119,313 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 118,676 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 103,732 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jun 2018 103,666 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jun 2017 87,205 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 71,291 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 58,517 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 52,794 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front washer part blocked

Fail 17 Jun 2013 46,527 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cut to offside front tyre wall

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2013 46,527 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cut to offside front tyre wall

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Oct 2012 42,240 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cuts to offside front tyre wall

Pass 24 Oct 2012 42,240 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cuts to offside front tyre wall

Pass 19 Jun 2012 39,579 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 32,794 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 32,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 NNX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 NNX, 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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LY08 NNX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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