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LR08 HCV

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,798 mi
Last recorded141,798 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 HCV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 141,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 141,756 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 139,035 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 134,179 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 134,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 129,953 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 129,951 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged lump by valve (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 125,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 121,647 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 121,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp deteriated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp deteriated (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 31 Dec 2020 121,606 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap broken not sitting properly (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 118,130 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front alloy wheel damaged

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 118,082 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake lights stuck on when side lights applied (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front alloy wheel damaged

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 109,957 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 99,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2016 88,752 miles

Both front steering arms slight play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Dec 2016 88,752 miles

Both front steering arms slight play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 76,891 miles

Front brake discs and pads slightly worn

Suspect slight play in both front steering arms

Fail 18 Dec 2015 76,891 miles

Front brake discs and pads slightly worn

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

Suspect slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 15 Dec 2014 65,353 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 54,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside front steering arm has slight play.

Pass 28 Dec 2012 43,687 miles

Both front steering arms have slight play.

Nearside rear brake pads slightly wearing thin.

Fail 28 Dec 2012 43,687 miles

Both front steering arms have slight play.

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

Nearside rear brake pads slightly wearing thin.

Pass 29 Dec 2011 31,919 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 31,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 21,787 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 HCV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LR08 HCV, 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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LR08 HCV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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