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MF08 LUR

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

121,227 mi
Last recorded121,227 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 LUR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 121,227 miles

N/s rear tyre close to legal limit

pin hole in N/s front inner cv boot

Fail 6 Feb 2017 121,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush in front sub-frame (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/s rear tyre close to legal limit

pin hole in N/s front inner cv boot

Pass 3 Dec 2015 107,169 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 107,169 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment mount (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 95,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 95,373 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2013 73,977 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Dec 2013 73,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 66,987 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front steering arms have slight play in them

Pass 16 Mar 2012 58,400 miles

front discs corroding on inside edges

slight movement in n/s inner rack joint

Fail 7 Mar 2012 58,389 miles

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

front discs corroding on inside edges

slight movement in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 15 Mar 2011 47,121 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 47,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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MF08 LUR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 MF08 LUR, 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 MF08 LUR registered?

MF08 LUR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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