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LM57 VCA

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,283 mi
Last recorded82,283 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 VCA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 82,283 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 82,283 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 78,453 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 78,453 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 74,086 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f covers fitted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 65,634 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded on edges

Fail 29 Jan 2020 65,634 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm / rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 26 Jan 2019 59,623 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 48,958 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 43,972 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 43,972 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 41,338 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 41,338 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 39,076 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 34,467 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 29,141 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 21,573 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 21,573 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 16,895 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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LM57 VCA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LM57 VCA, 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 LM57 VCA registered?

LM57 VCA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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