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WU08 LXG

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,405 mi
Last recorded124,405 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 LXG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 124,405 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Fail 10 Apr 2018 124,389 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Fail 10 Mar 2018 123,301 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

injector fault on dash

Pass 5 Apr 2017 122,205 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 105,832 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Inner track rod ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Inner track rod ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 105,832 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Inner track rod ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Inner track rod ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 81,334 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs inner face worn

rear tyres near 3mm

Fail 20 Apr 2015 81,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs inner face worn

rear tyres near 3mm

Pass 19 Apr 2014 59,603 miles

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

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

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

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

tyres advised on following tread depth nearside rear 3mm offside front 3mm nearside front 1.6mm

Fail 19 Apr 2014 59,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

tyres advised on following tread depth nearside rear 3mm offside front 3mm nearside front 1.6mm

Pass 17 Apr 2013 46,593 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 37,728 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 37,728 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 30,122 miles

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

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

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)

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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WU08 LXG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WU08 LXG, 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 WU08 LXG registered?

WU08 LXG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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