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LY08 FVG

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,071 mi
Last recorded185,071 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 185,071 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 168,242 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 154,730 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 140,240 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Rear both rear tyres getting low on tread and showing uneven wear

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

Fail 27 Sep 2017 140,238 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Rear both rear tyres getting low on tread and showing uneven wear

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

Pass 22 Sep 2016 126,093 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

Pass 8 Sep 2015 116,919 miles

child seat fitted

items removed from drivers veiw

Fail 7 Sep 2015 116,847 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

child seat fitted

exhaust heat shield loose

items removed from drivers veiw

Pass 25 Sep 2014 100,170 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 81,191 miles

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

heat shield loose

Fail 22 Jul 2013 81,189 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

heat shield loose

Pass 23 Jul 2012 64,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2011 47,436 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

driver window intermitent

rear discs corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2011 47,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

driver window intermitent

rear discs corroded

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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LY08 FVG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FVG, 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 LY08 FVG registered?

LY08 FVG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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The MOT history for LY08 FVG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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