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LY08 JVU

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,623 mi
Last recorded99,623 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 99,623 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 22 Jul 2025 99,487 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 24 Jul 2024 73,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both side inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 73,769 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both side inner rack arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 67,580 miles

Both No plates dull

Exhaust mounting defective 2nd to last rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inners ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective fronts smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 58,508 miles

Both number plates dull

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes on the front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner joints ()

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 58,508 miles

Both number plates dull

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes on the front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner joints ()

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 51,984 miles

Both no plates dull

N/s/r tyre cracked and splitting through tread

O/s/f suspension arm slit play in front lower bush

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight play in both side steering joints

Fail 2 Jul 2021 51,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Both no plates dull

N/s/r tyre cracked and splitting through tread

O/s/f suspension arm slit play in front lower bush

O/s/f tyre heavily cracked, bald on inner edge and close to legal limit 205/55/16

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight play in both side steering joints

Pass 22 Jul 2020 47,901 miles

both number plates dull

slight play in n/s steering arm

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 13 Aug 2019 43,940 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 40,934 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 40,934 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 37,483 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 354,594 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 30,425 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 30,425 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 26,298 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 21,311 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 21,311 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 17,405 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 15,122 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 JVU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 JVU, 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 JVU registered?

LY08 JVU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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