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LV08 MJY

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,024 mi
Last recorded60,024 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 60,024 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2025 59,966 miles

Nearside steering rack end has slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2024 59,540 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 59,230 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 57,838 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 57,838 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 57,366 miles

Offside Front TYRE BADLEY PERISHED

Offside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL PERISED

Fail 18 Jun 2021 57,366 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front TYRE BADLEY PERISHED

Offside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL PERISED

Pass 23 Jun 2020 56,681 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 56,286 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread becoming close to wear bar indicators

both front tyres perishing slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2018 55,796 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 54,824 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 54,437 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 53,762 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 52,925 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 52,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2013 47,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2012 22,963 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 11,279 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 MJY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MJY, 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 MJY registered?

LV08 MJY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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The MOT history for LV08 MJY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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