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WU08 LXY

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,460 mi
Last recorded105,460 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 LXY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2025 105,460 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Park brake slightly lagging in operation

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 95,787 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 95,787 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Hanger / rubber broke (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 86,081 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

overall service brake performance has only just passed at 65%

Fail 23 Jan 2023 86,079 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads very thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

overall service brake performance has only just passed at 65%

Pass 17 Jan 2022 75,264 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides nearside quite bad ()

steel wheel rim fitted to the nearside front, but tyres sizes match

Fail 13 Jan 2022 75,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes off when sidelights or stop light is on (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes when indicators are on (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes when indicators are on and goes out when sidelights are on (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides nearside quite bad ()

steel wheel rim fitted to the nearside front, but tyres sizes match

Pass 2 Feb 2021 72,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 69,296 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 65,012 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 58,673 miles

Nearside Front slight play nsf inner coaxle

Fail 20 Jan 2018 58,514 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front slight play nsf inner coaxle

Pass 23 Jan 2017 47,044 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 40,410 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 36,693 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 36,693 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 31,058 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 25,444 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 19,448 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 13,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 13,668 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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WU08 LXY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LXY, 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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WU08 LXY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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