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LR08 VSD

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

85,595 mi
Last recorded85,595 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 85,595 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 26 Mar 2019 85,595 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn very close to designed wear limit

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 21 Mar 2019 85,521 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 73,190 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 73,190 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 67,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 67,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 63,307 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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Fail 23 Feb 2016 63,307 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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Pass 20 Mar 2015 58,463 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 48,207 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 48,207 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 44,287 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 80,904 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 32,726 miles

Unable to inspect some items fully engine undertray fitted

rear brake pads getting low discs rusty on edges

Fail 22 Mar 2011 32,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Unable to inspect some items fully engine undertray fitted

rear brake pads getting low discs rusty on edges

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 VSD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 VSD, 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 VSD registered?

LR08 VSD is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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