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LK08 VMY

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,081 mi
Last recorded68,081 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 VMY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 68,081 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 56,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 56,328 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 47,748 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside lower arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 47,744 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside lower arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 40,203 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 36,460 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 36,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 34,754 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking inbetween treads

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in sidewall, out of shape across treads

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking inbetween treads

Rear axle bushes cracking

Fail 3 Apr 2017 34,754 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cracking inbetween treads

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in sidewall, out of shape across treads

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking inbetween treads

Rear axle bushes cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2016 31,352 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 28,842 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 27,207 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 27,207 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 25,722 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 24,065 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 21,065 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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LK08 VMY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LK08 VMY, 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 LK08 VMY registered?

LK08 VMY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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