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MV08 LZF

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

167,794 mi
Last recorded167,794 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 LZF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 167,794 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 167,791 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 158,913 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Tyres Wearing on Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 158,912 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Tyres Wearing on Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 139,985 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 129,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Dec 2021 125,080 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 125,073 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 121,386 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 116,046 miles

Rear tyres worn / 3mm markers

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 111,801 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Fail 7 Jun 2018 111,801 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 7 Jun 2017 106,960 miles

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Fail 2 Jun 2017 106,892 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 10 Jun 2016 99,191 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 91,166 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 82,613 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 82,613 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 74,012 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 Jul 2013 74,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Jul 2012 68,042 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 68,042 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 62,942 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 62,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2011 62,218 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

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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MV08 LZF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MV08 LZF, 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 MV08 LZF registered?

MV08 LZF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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