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LY08 UHM

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,599 mi
Last recorded100,599 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 100,599 miles

Front brake disks have slight lip due to wear

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 97,850 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s + n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 89,796 miles

under trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Aug 2015 84,890 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 5 Aug 2015 84,890 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2014 75,767 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 75,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 63,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 53,059 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 41,270 miles

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 UHM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UHM, 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 UHM registered?

LY08 UHM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is LY08 UHM safe to buy?

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