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LG08 LVJ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,980 mi
Last recorded112,980 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 LVJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 112,980 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper marks (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 112,973 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper marks (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 108,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

movement in battery but not insecure

o/s/f wheel, inner rim buckled

play in o/s steering arm inner joint

run flat line to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Fail 13 Jul 2022 108,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

movement in battery but not insecure

o/s/f wheel, inner rim buckled

play in o/s steering arm inner joint

run flat line to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 20 Aug 2021 99,427 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 99,422 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

headlamp lenses slightly faded

Pass 12 Aug 2020 93,045 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside head lamp starting too fade

Fail 11 Aug 2020 93,041 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside head lamp starting too fade

Pass 9 Aug 2019 80,587 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 55,656 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 14 Aug 2017 41,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel rim dented

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

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

both rear tyres are stepped on edges

brake pedal rubber worn

o/s rear wheel rim dented

Pass 30 Jun 2016 29,792 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close too limit inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 29,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close too limit inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 23,181 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 15,339 miles

All tyres perishing

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2013 6,563 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 6,563 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 6,257 miles

N/S/F tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall but not exposing ply or cords

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 5,564 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 4,063 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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LG08 LVJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LG08 LVJ, 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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LG08 LVJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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