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LV08 EJZ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,626 mi
Last recorded62,626 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 EJZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 62,626 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jun 2026 62,622 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 May 2025 59,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 58,906 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 57,523 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 57,523 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 53,536 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 53,526 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front both inner tie rods have slight play

Pass 20 Feb 2021 48,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 43,241 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 43,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 35,754 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 33,716 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2017 29,945 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Feb 2017 29,945 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 25,689 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2015 21,800 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2015 21,800 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 18,596 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 15,500 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 12,453 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 12,453 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 9,825 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 9,825 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 EJZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJZ, 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 EJZ registered?

LV08 EJZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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