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LR08 VYV

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,619 mi
Last recorded80,619 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 80,619 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 80,619 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 77,249 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides borderline (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front mirror case taped up

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both sides (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 outer and inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tested in wet conditions

undertrays and sideskirts fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2023 71,344 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides & n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 71,344 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides & n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 68,147 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 63,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 57,528 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

General Under Body Corrosion

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And Lower Dust Covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 52,678 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 48,418 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s 7 o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

inner rack joints have slight play.

Pass 4 Dec 2015 46,201 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Front n/s and o/s Steering arm(s) have slight movement..

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 43,580 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear panel slightly damaged.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 40,394 miles

vehicle has electrical fault.

Fail 3 Feb 2014 40,394 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front grills missing

o/s/f wing damaged

o/s/r quarter damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2013 32,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2012 26,000 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 VYV 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 81.3%.

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

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