CarVerify

Free Car Check

LY08 DHA

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,317 mi
Last recorded81,317 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 DHA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 81,317 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Jun 2019 81,317 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jun 2018 74,533 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 71,099 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 71,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 66,992 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Aug 2016 66,992 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 61,239 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 61,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 50,474 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 50,474 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 42,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 42,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 36,360 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 26,239 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
Full Renault Megane reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LY08 DHA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey 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 LY08 DHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LY08 DHA?

You can check the full history of LY08 DHA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LY08 DHA registered?

LY08 DHA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is LY08 DHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 DHA shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY08 DHA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LY08 DHA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.