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LV08 JHO

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,884 mi
Last recorded38,884 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 JHO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 38,884 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 38,622 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 38,412 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 38,159 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 37,913 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking to ALL four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 37,740 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside / offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside / offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 37,728 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside / offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside / offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 37,456 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 37,326 miles

Nearside Front Surface rust

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Surface Rust

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 37,181 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 36,980 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable tie rod inner ball joint has slight play (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable tie rod inner ball joint has slight play (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 36,609 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

slight play in offside inner track rod

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2015 36,609 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

slight play in offside inner track rod

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2014 35,830 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

age cracks noted to both front tyres

nearside rear tyre age cracks noted

Pass 19 Sep 2013 35,133 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 34,279 miles

O/S/F tyre cracking on tread

Fail 24 Sep 2012 34,279 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F tyre cracking on tread

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2011 25,734 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 JHO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JHO, 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 JHO registered?

LV08 JHO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is LV08 JHO safe to buy?

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