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LV57 VDA

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,972 mi
Last recorded144,972 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV57 VDA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 144,972 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 144,678 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 129,327 miles

Rear silencer held on with bungee cord

Fail 8 Mar 2017 129,199 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear silencer held on with bungee cord

Pass 12 Mar 2016 113,390 miles

Nearside Front door mirror glass damaged

Nearside Front play in steering rack

Offside Rear brake slight drag

Offside Rear number plate light dim

child seats fitted to rear

front wheel rims damaged on outer edge & n/s/f bent inside edge

Fail 5 Mar 2016 113,387 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front door mirror glass damaged

Nearside Front play in steering rack

Offside Rear brake slight drag

child seats fitted to rear

front wheel rims damaged on outer edge & n/s/f bent inside edge

Pass 15 Dec 2014 94,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2014 94,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2013 79,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

left hand rear fog light inop

rear brakes grabbing

Fail 30 Nov 2013 79,280 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

left hand rear fog light inop

rear brakes grabbing

Pass 26 Nov 2012 64,070 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 64,070 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 56,074 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 45,820 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 VDA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VDA, 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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LV57 VDA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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