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PY08 LXR

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

173,438 mi
Last recorded173,438 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 LXR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 173,438 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 173,438 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 162,471 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

bonnet safety catch rusty and partly sized

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 26 Jan 2017 162,465 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported underside center of car (3.6.B.1)

Offside Fuel pipe insecure underside Center of car (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

bonnet safety catch rusty and partly sized

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 25 Nov 2015 147,989 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 147,989 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 134,887 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 134,859 miles

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 119,106 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 119,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 98,030 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 98,030 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 83,082 miles

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

puncture n/s front sidewall

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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PY08 LXR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc 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 PY08 LXR, 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 PY08 LXR registered?

PY08 LXR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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