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LR08 BPV

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,973 mi
Last recorded86,973 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 BPV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 86,973 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 72,216 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 28 Mar 2018 71,973 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2017 60,743 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 60,692 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 50,378 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

small cut o/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Fail 30 Mar 2016 50,378 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

small cut o/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Pass 25 Mar 2015 39,733 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 39,723 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 29,401 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 16,073 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 12 Mar 2012 12,475 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 8,244 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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LR08 BPV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LR08 BPV, 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 LR08 BPV registered?

LR08 BPV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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