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LP08 GJV

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,560 mi
Last recorded73,560 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 GJV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 73,560 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

damage to rear door and wing on o/s of vehicle

Fail 5 Aug 2025 73,558 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

damage to rear door and wing on o/s of vehicle

Pass 20 Sep 2024 71,975 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear reverse lights not working correctly

Fail 10 Sep 2024 71,905 miles

Front Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear reverse lights not working correctly

Pass 6 Sep 2023 68,980 miles

H/BRAKE LEVER REQUIRES ATTENTION

NO REVERSE LIGHTS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 66,165 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

H/BRAKE LEVER REQUIRES ATTENTION

NO REVERSE LIGHTS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 64,113 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 61,282 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 58,171 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight smearing front wipers

Pass 18 Sep 2018 54,939 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Sep 2018 54,932 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 45,171 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 37,012 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 30,708 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 26,860 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 24,887 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 22,307 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 18,269 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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LP08 GJV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LP08 GJV, 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 LP08 GJV registered?

LP08 GJV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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