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LV08 ZGN

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,500 mi
Last recorded47,500 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 47,500 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 46,865 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Apr 2024 46,595 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 46,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 45,548 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 44,552 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

offside inner tie rod has very slight movement

Fail 20 Apr 2022 44,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

offside inner tie rod has very slight movement

Pass 7 Apr 2021 43,406 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 43,406 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 42,684 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 42,001 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 40,758 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2016 39,562 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2015 38,342 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 37,170 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 35,808 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 35,808 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 28,711 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 24,549 miles

n/s/f door mirror glass broken

Fail 4 Apr 2011 24,549 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f door mirror glass broken

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 ZGN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZGN, 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 ZGN registered?

LV08 ZGN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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