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LV08 JKJ

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,896 mi
Last recorded27,896 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 JKJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 27,896 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 27,896 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2025 27,705 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 27,601 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 27,220 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 26,952 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 25,931 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 25,931 miles

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 24,398 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 23,414 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 21,174 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 19,247 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 17,083 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 17,083 miles

Nearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 16 May 2015 15,673 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 14,076 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 13,108 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 11,103 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 11,103 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 9,224 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 JKJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JKJ, 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 JKJ registered?

LV08 JKJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 May 2008.

Is LV08 JKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV08 JKJ shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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