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LV08 OFA

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,728 mi
Last recorded107,728 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 OFA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 107,728 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 107,634 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 102,066 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 95,378 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Mar 2018 95,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 87,505 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 71,936 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 68,994 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 68,991 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 60,179 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 60,179 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 51,920 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 43,834 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 34,772 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 34,419 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake pads low

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 OFA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OFA, 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 OFA registered?

LV08 OFA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is LV08 OFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV08 OFA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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