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LV08 SYP

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,681 mi
Last recorded120,681 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 120,681 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 118,512 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 118,511 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 110,405 miles

Nearside Front Steering inner tie rod has slight movement

Nearside Rear Tyre worn around 3mm

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

Offside Front Steering inner tie rod has slight movement

Offside Front Tyre worn around 3mm + wearing low on inner and outer edges

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

Signs of an oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2020 110,405 miles

Nearside Front Steering inner tie rod has slight movement

Nearside Rear Tyre worn around 3mm

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

Offside Front Steering inner tie rod has slight movement

Offside Front Tyre worn around 3mm + wearing low on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Signs of an oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2019 99,905 miles

Nearside Front Spot light broken lens

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 99,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam 477 Bulb replaced (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Spot light broken lens

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 90,878 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 80,951 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 69,268 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 59,951 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 59,951 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 50,271 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 50,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 39,109 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 24,115 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 15,089 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear across the windscreen

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 SYP 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 70.6%.

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 SYP, 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 SYP registered?

LV08 SYP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is LV08 SYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV08 SYP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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