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LV08 EJL

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

75,571 mi
Last recorded75,571 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 EJL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 75,571 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both o/s and n/s inner joints ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On wear bars (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

light scratches on wind screen

Fail 16 May 2017 75,534 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both o/s and n/s inner joints ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On wear bars (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

light scratches on wind screen

Pass 17 May 2016 64,709 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner tie rods end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 17 May 2016 64,709 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner tie rods end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 57,817 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2014 52,735 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 47,727 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2013 47,727 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 38,120 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 38,120 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 May 2012 38,114 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 EJL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EJL, 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 LV08 EJL registered?

LV08 EJL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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