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MF08 LVL

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,655 mi
Last recorded105,655 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 LVL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2022 105,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 96,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 89,071 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jan 2020 89,071 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2019 83,332 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 83,332 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 77,703 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 73,148 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 73,148 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 68,387 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack inner joint

Fail 23 Feb 2015 61,871 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 61,871 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 55,644 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 55,644 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 48,672 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 40,763 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 32,159 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 32,159 miles

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

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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MF08 LVL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MF08 LVL, 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 MF08 LVL registered?

MF08 LVL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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