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LY08 TZV

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,471 mi
Last recorded110,471 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 TZV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 110,471 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2017 96,990 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 5 May 2017 96,990 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 72,353 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2016 72,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 52,549 miles

offside rear tyre has a nail

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 9 May 2015 52,549 miles

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

offside rear tyre has a nail

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 May 2014 45,190 miles

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 19 Jun 2013 31,049 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 31,049 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 30,624 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front road wheel damaged

nearside headlight dim

nearside rear tyre worn very close to limit/uneven wear/nail/damage tread

offside rear tyre worn

slight roughness when offside rear wheel rotated

Pass 29 Jun 2012 23,644 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 TZV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 TZV, 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 TZV registered?

LY08 TZV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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The MOT history for LY08 TZV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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