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LO08 FVJ

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,487 mi
Last recorded111,487 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 FVJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2023 111,487 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTHSIDE (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play BOTHSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2023 111,487 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTHSIDE (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play BOTHSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 108,084 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Dec 2021 107,948 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position light and indicator (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside rear shock slightly corroded

under tray cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 22 Dec 2020 107,030 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 107,030 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 103,631 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 101,819 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 101,819 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 84,970 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 69,096 miles

front brake pads approx. 70% worn

play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 20 Aug 2015 63,751 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both inner rack joints worn

Fail 20 Aug 2015 63,751 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both inner rack joints worn

Pass 20 Sep 2014 59,077 miles

both rack arms slight play

Pass 24 Jul 2013 50,306 miles

play in both inner steering rack joints

Fail 19 Jul 2013 50,254 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 8 Aug 2012 46,917 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 34,285 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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LO08 FVJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LO08 FVJ, 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 LO08 FVJ registered?

LO08 FVJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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