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LY08 VHG

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,454 mi
Last recorded92,454 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 VHG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 92,454 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 92,454 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2024 86,869 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 86,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 86,838 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2024 86,825 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 83,171 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 83,162 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 77,498 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2021 66,059 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2020 64,407 miles

play in both front inner rack ends, not detectable at steering wheel

Pass 4 Feb 2019 63,894 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front s ()

both front and rear brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2018 62,691 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

both front and rear brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2017 61,508 miles

slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Pass 9 Feb 2016 60,622 miles

slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Pass 20 Jan 2015 58,819 miles

slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Pass 11 Feb 2014 56,458 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 49,417 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 40,954 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 VHG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VHG, 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 VHG registered?

LY08 VHG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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The MOT history for LY08 VHG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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