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LV08 DVL

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,981 mi
Last recorded127,981 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 127,981 miles

nsr wheel slight buckled

Fail 9 Dec 2018 127,981 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interacting with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

nsr wheel slight buckled

Pass 2 Jan 2017 120,432 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment rough when rotated (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 120,422 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment rough when rotated (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 119,468 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner (3.5.1g)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both rough when rotated (2.5.B.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 103,390 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 103,390 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 79,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 64,812 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 64,812 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 40,842 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 40,840 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 24,074 miles

Rear tyres low

Pass 1 Apr 2011 22,241 miles

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

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 DVL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LV08 DVL, 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 DVL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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