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LV57 UUF

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,939 mi
Last recorded146,939 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV57 UUF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2021 146,939 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault WARNING ON DISPLAY SCREEN AIR BAG FAULT, TAPE OVER WARNING LIGHT (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Oct 2019 125,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 114,749 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 114,749 miles

Steering rack likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 114,747 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 110,846 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 110,844 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 108,574 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 108,574 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 86,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 44,493 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2013

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside mirror glass missing

offside front wheel arch cover missing

Fail 3 Aug 2013

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside mirror glass missing

offside front wheel arch cover missing

Pass 27 Mar 2012 4,248 miles

Nearside door mirror glass cracked.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 3,495 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside front strut top mount slight noise when turned on lock

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 UUF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LV57 UUF, 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 UUF registered?

LV57 UUF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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