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LV57 HTU

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,025 mi
Last recorded34,025 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV57 HTU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2020 34,025 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Front struts corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shock absorber bodys corroded around the base (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2017 33,272 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner friction surfaces heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp unit corroded internally. Advise replacing

Offside Rear Tyre - Age related splits in rubber. Advise new tyre 205/50 ZR17 93W

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner friction surfaces heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 May 2017 33,245 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken Coil spring broken at base (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner friction surfaces heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre - Age related splits in rubber. Advise new tyre 205/50 ZR17 93W

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner friction surfaces heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 30,217 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 26,584 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 21,841 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 18,232 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 14,212 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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LV57 HTU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 LV57 HTU, 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 LV57 HTU registered?

LV57 HTU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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