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LY08 JVF

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,857 mi
Last recorded82,857 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 JVF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 82,857 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s inner edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre`s edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

clutch peddle rubber missing

stone chip in centre of windscreen

Fail 16 Mar 2019 82,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak macpherson strut type (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s inner edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre`s edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

clutch peddle rubber missing

stone chip in centre of windscreen

Pass 28 Sep 2017 62,818 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil macpherson strut type (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner and outer edge`s worn

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

both front tyre`s inner and outer edge`s worn

both rear brake`s grabbing

Fail 28 Sep 2017 62,818 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil macpherson strut type (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner and outer edge`s worn

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

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

both front tyre`s inner and outer edge`s worn

both rear brake`s grabbing

Pass 25 Aug 2016 47,454 miles

Nearside Front door mirror glass detorated

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 19 Aug 2016 47,370 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front door mirror glass detorated

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2015 34,854 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine covers and plastic under trays

Pass 15 Aug 2014 28,407 miles

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 Aug 2013 21,868 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 15,143 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 15,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2011 8,416 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 JVF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JVF, 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 JVF registered?

LY08 JVF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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