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LY08 XBX

2008 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,731 mi
Last recorded78,731 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 XBX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 78,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 77,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 73,419 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 66,529 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

both headlamp beam images only just meet mot criteria

Pass 19 Nov 2019 58,645 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 53,541 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 47,356 miles

Offside Rear wheel slightly stiff to turn

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 47,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel slightly stiff to turn

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 41,131 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 41,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 35,035 miles

Nearside Front Inner coaxial joint slight play

Offside Front Inner coaxial joint slight play

Pass 13 Nov 2014 27,668 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 27,668 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 22,170 miles

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

Nearside front tyre is worn on edge

Pass 7 Nov 2012 17,800 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 13,638 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 12,082 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 XBX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XBX, 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 XBX registered?

LY08 XBX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 August 2008.

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