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LY08 SEY

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,814 mi
Last recorded77,814 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 SEY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 77,814 miles

COOLANT LEVEL ON MIN

Central Front SERVICE LIGHT ON DASH DUE

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test AIR FRESHENER REMOVED ()

Front OIL LEVEL ON MIN

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 77,805 miles

Central Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

COOLANT LEVEL ON MIN

Central Front SERVICE LIGHT ON DASH DUE

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test AIR FRESHENER REMOVED ()

Front OIL LEVEL ON MIN

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 74,845 miles

Nearside Front PLAY IN TRACK ROD NOT EXCESSIVE

Fail 19 Mar 2018 74,843 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front PLAY IN TRACK ROD NOT EXCESSIVE

Pass 3 Mar 2017 70,559 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 62,822 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 57,235 miles

front bumper damage

o/s/f headlight water ingress

Pass 14 Mar 2014 53,017 miles

1 of 2 washer jets on offside front working

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

service light lit

Fail 8 Mar 2014 53,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

1 of 2 washer jets on offside front working

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

service light lit

Pass 11 Mar 2013 47,998 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 47,998 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 46,980 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 46,980 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 32,385 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 28,829 miles

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

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

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 SEY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SEY, 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 SEY registered?

LY08 SEY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LY08 SEY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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