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LS08 DVP

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,425 mi
Last recorded107,425 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 DVP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2022 107,425 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment RACK JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2021 98,313 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 97,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering arm (tie rod) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corrosion.

Pass 16 Jul 2020 88,296 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 88,296 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 82,454 miles

n/s parking brake reading very poor

n/s/f wishbone rear bush split

n/s/r tyre perishing heavily perished

o/s/r tyre close to limit + heavily perished

slight play in steering rack both sides

Fail 24 Apr 2019 82,454 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

n/s parking brake reading very poor

n/s/f wishbone rear bush split

n/s/r tyre perishing heavily perished

o/s/r tyre close to limit + heavily perished

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 22 Mar 2018 75,195 miles

n/s/r wheel starting to bind

o/s/r tyre close to limit + perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2017 65,867 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 56,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 46,970 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 46,970 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 39,930 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 39,930 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 30,195 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 22,041 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 22,041 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 16,118 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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LS08 DVP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LS08 DVP, 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 LS08 DVP registered?

LS08 DVP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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