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LL08 FVS

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

164,201 mi
Last recorded164,201 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 FVS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 164,201 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 164,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 149,401 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2021 140,253 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 140,253 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 132,799 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 132,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 120,900 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 110,059 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2018 110,059 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 101,456 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 101,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 91,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 84,505 miles

slight play nearside steering arm

Fail 10 Mar 2015 84,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play nearside steering arm

Pass 24 Mar 2014 77,735 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 70,449 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 57,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 39,168 miles

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

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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LL08 FVS is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LL08 FVS, 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 LL08 FVS registered?

LL08 FVS is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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