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LV08 LZR

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

118,794 mi
Last recorded118,794 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 LZR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 118,794 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 118,794 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 106,736 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 106,736 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 93,870 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing ()

Fail 11 Apr 2018 93,870 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 88,797 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

handbrake on 16%

nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 31 Mar 2017 88,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Upper Statutory seat belt missing centre (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

handbrake on 16%

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 19 Oct 2015 85,098 miles

Centre Rear seat belt missing at time of test

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

Nearside non obligatory mirror missing

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

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 19 Oct 2015 85,098 miles

Centre Rear seat belt missing at time of test

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

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

Nearside non obligatory mirror missing

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

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

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 29 Sep 2014 71,611 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front top mount noisey when rotated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant level low

Fail 25 Sep 2014 71,586 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front top mount noisey when rotated

Offside rear tyre pressure low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant level low

Pass 30 May 2013 36,141 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2013 36,083 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 28,736 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 26,911 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 26,911 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 LZR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 LZR, 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 LZR registered?

LV08 LZR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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The MOT history for LV08 LZR shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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