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LV58 OMY

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,179 mi
Last recorded186,179 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV58 OMY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2018 186,179 miles

Fuel pipe leaking around fuel injector area. fuel evident on engine block (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

tailgate lock button faulty. access gained for mot by bridging switch

Pass 20 Sep 2017 185,203 miles

fuel smell in engine bay. no obvious leaks evident

Pass 20 Sep 2016 180,744 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 180,744 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount broken (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 173,342 miles

Centre handbrake difficult to release occassionally

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 173,002 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

slight difficulty releasing handbrake occassionally

Pass 10 Sep 2014 159,167 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 159,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

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

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

service light on

Fail 27 Sep 2013 140,566 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 140,566 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 121,989 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 121,989 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 106,810 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 106,810 miles

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

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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LV58 OMY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LV58 OMY, 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 LV58 OMY registered?

LV58 OMY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is LV58 OMY safe to buy?

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