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LY08 JVV

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,155 mi
Last recorded52,155 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 JVV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 52,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 38,265 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 38,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 31,623 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 31,623 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 25,732 miles

under tray fitted

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 25,013 miles

NSF Tyre worn on very edge.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 23,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2013 17,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 12,449 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 9,508 miles

rear brake discs rusty [bad]

side wall damage to n/s/front and o/s/front tyres

Fail 22 Dec 2011 9,508 miles

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

rear brake discs rusty [bad]

side wall damage to n/s/front and o/s/front tyres

Pass 15 Jun 2011 8,571 miles

n/s/r lamp cracked, not affecting any lights

Fail 14 Jun 2011 8,571 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Halfshaft nut loose (4.2.B.3)

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 JVV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 JVV, 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 JVV registered?

LY08 JVV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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