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LY08 JVH

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,912 mi
Last recorded87,912 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 87,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin DISCS ALSO WORN/LIPPED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

O/S/R , O/S/F and N/S/F WHEELS ALL HAVE DAMAGE / FLAT SPOTS ON INNER PART OF RIM ( BUCKLED WHEELS)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin DISCS CORRODED/WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 87,912 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps REQUIRES NEW LAMP ASSEMBLY (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin DISCS ALSO WORN/LIPPED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low RESET OK (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

O/S/R , O/S/F and N/S/F WHEELS ALL HAVE DAMAGE / FLAT SPOTS ON INNER PART OF RIM ( BUCKLED WHEELS)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin DISCS CORRODED/WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 85,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low and discs lipped/worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both front wheels slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel very slight play in rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges and close to tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low discs slightly corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 83,605 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 81,028 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint has movement (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2019 76,127 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in it.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 67,606 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 58,645 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 58,645 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 50,450 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 42,064 miles

Nearside Front wheel inner edge bent

Offside Front wheel inner edge bent

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

heavy oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 31,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2013 22,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 5 Aug 2013 22,803 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 25 Jul 2012 13,455 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 7,969 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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LY08 JVH is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JVH, 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 JVH registered?

LY08 JVH is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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