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LV08 EWR

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,521 mi
Last recorded140,521 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 EWR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 140,521 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 140,317 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 140,317 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 130,583 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 122,058 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 113,607 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 103,386 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 93,513 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 84,737 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 84,709 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

chip in windscreen n/s smaller then 40mm

front and rear discs rusty

handbrake lever outer cover loose

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

n/s/r caliper handbrake lever doesnt fully return , not binding

rear brake pads low, unevenly worn

Fail 24 Feb 2017 84,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

chip in windscreen n/s smaller then 40mm

front and rear discs rusty

handbrake lever outer cover loose

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

n/s/r caliper handbrake lever doesnt fully return , not binding

rear brake pads low, unevenly worn

Pass 17 Mar 2016 76,420 miles

front discs rusty inner edge

n/s/f tyre cut in outer side wall no cords showing

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

play in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 4 Mar 2016 76,244 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs rusty inner edge

n/s/f tyre cut in outer side wall no cords showing

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

play in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 17 Mar 2015 69,203 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 69,203 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 56,551 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 56,551 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 47,149 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 47,149 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 37,725 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 37,725 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 26,948 miles

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

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

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 EWR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EWR, 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 EWR registered?

LV08 EWR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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