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LV08 DVK

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

152,634 mi
Last recorded152,634 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 DVK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2017 152,634 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Central Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all (1.4.A.2h)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Inner Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

wing mirrors plastic cover missing

Pass 19 Aug 2016 129,524 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 108,426 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

crack on screen but not in drivers direct vision

exhaust heat sheild loose

o/s/rear tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Fail 26 Jun 2015 108,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

crack on screen but not in drivers direct vision

exhaust heat sheild loose

o/s/rear tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Pass 28 May 2014 97,008 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

crack on screen but not in drivers direct vision

Fail 21 May 2014 96,784 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

crack on screen but not in drivers direct vision

Pass 7 May 2013 83,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag fault

Fail 26 Apr 2013 82,650 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

Pass 17 May 2012 62,930 miles

centre windscreen split

Fail 16 May 2012 62,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre windscreen split

front brake pads worn low

oil level low oil warning light

service warning on dash

Pass 11 May 2011 22,337 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 21,214 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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LV08 DVK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LV08 DVK, 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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LV08 DVK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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