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LY08 UJF

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,166 mi
Last recorded80,166 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 UJF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 80,166 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

bodywork damaged/dented

drivers window not working

Fail 13 Aug 2018 80,166 miles

Nearside Front passenger door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

bodywork damaged/dented

drivers window not working

Pass 17 Aug 2017 77,635 miles

Nearside door mirror insecure/broken

bodywork damage/dented

engine/under trays fitted restricting views

passenger window not working/half way down

Fail 11 Aug 2017 77,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside door mirror insecure/broken

bodywork damage/dented

engine/under trays fitted restricting views

Pass 6 Jan 2016 67,992 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 59,272 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 59,272 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 49,571 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 39,181 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 39,181 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 19,555 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn and scored

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 UJF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel 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 UJF, 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 UJF registered?

LY08 UJF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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The MOT history for LY08 UJF 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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