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LV08 EWS

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,527 mi
Last recorded104,527 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 EWS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 104,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 93,263 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 85,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 76,834 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 76,834 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 63,996 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 61,301 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front mirror glass damaged, effecting rear view

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessivly worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 1 May 2019 61,301 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front mirror glass damaged, effecting rear view

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessivly worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Apr 2018 55,931 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very inner shoulder all-most worn through to cord across inner circumference. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 50,389 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 12 Apr 2017 50,389 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 46,596 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 46,595 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 40,980 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 40,528 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 13 Apr 2015 40,244 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres are perishing

Pass 7 May 2014 36,068 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 7 May 2014 36,068 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 31,094 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 31,094 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2012 27,763 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 23,268 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 EWS is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel 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 EWS, 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 EWS registered?

LV08 EWS is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is LV08 EWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV08 EWS shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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