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RE08 LGJ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,177 mi
Last recorded104,177 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 LGJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 104,177 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 104,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 101,545 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f shocks weak

Fail 5 Mar 2018 101,545 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

n/s/f and o/s/f shocks weak

Pass 2 Mar 2017 98,099 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorbers weak

Fail 2 Mar 2017 98,099 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorbers weak

Pass 4 Mar 2016 92,683 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 92,678 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Fail 24 May 2014 83,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 83,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2013 74,298 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 64,280 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in steering rack

Pass 30 Mar 2011 49,780 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in steering rack

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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RE08 LGJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RE08 LGJ, 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 RE08 LGJ registered?

RE08 LGJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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