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LV58 UCG

2008 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

47,350 mi
Last recorded47,350 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV58 UCG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2019 47,350 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam side lights come on (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam will only stay on with sidelights selected (4.1.3 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire bulk head shield (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat is of bucket type with 4 point harness

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front seat belt buckle twisted

Offside Front seat is of bucket type with 4 point harness

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements not working on dipped beam (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Rear seat belts removed at time of test

Rear seats removed at time of test

vehicle is heavily modified for track use

Pass 22 Aug 2016 46,370 miles

CAR HEAVILY MODIFIED FOR NON ROAD USE

N/S/F SEAT & BELT NOT FITTED

O/S/F SEAT IS OF BUCKET TYPE WITH 4 POINT HARNESSES

REAR DISCS SLIGHT CORROSION

REAR SEATS & BELTS NOT FITTED

no seat belts fitted at time of test other than drivers

only drivers seat fitted at time of test

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2016 46,351 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

CAR HEAVILY MODIFIED FOR NON ROAD USE

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

no seat belts fitted at time of test other than drivers

only drivers seat fitted at time of test

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 39,565 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 32,602 miles

rear seats removed

Fail 12 Nov 2013 32,602 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear seats removed

Pass 31 Oct 2012 27,878 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 27,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front 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 8 Oct 2011 13,862 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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LV58 UCG is a 2008 Renault Megane in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UCG, 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 UCG registered?

LV58 UCG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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