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OV08 LAR

2009 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests62 (48 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

145,425 mi
Last recorded145,425 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 LAR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

48 pass 14 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 145,425 miles
Pass 13 May 2026 165,333 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 165,328 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2026 200,572 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 155,753 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 141,752 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 152,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 184,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 147,496 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 147,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 138,562 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 134,863 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE PAD SECURING SPRING MISSING

REG PLATE LAMPS DULL LED TYPE

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

VARIOUS REAR SUSPENSION COMPONANTS RUSTED/BUSCHS WORN

Pass 24 Jan 2024 178,861 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear EXHAUST HANGER MISSING

Fail 20 Jan 2024 178,790 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear EXHAUST HANGER MISSING

Pass 2 Aug 2023 137,305 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 135,451 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 132,168 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 132,168 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 173,822 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 129,726 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 128,863 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 129,358 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 154,594 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All round. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 120,345 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 120,464 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 120,464 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside DRL NOT WORKING

Pass 5 Mar 2021 146,632 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 117,524 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Feb 2021 117,524 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2020 112,941 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 112,092 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2020 112,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 142,076 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 142,076 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 103,398 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 102,114 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 126,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket missing

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

last remaining exhaust bracket heavily corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2018 101,327 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 89,231 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 93,352 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 3 Apr 2018 93,352 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2018 97,372 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Mar 2018 97,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Dec 2017 84,033 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 84,033 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 68,927 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 83,193 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2017 88,193 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2017 66,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

exhaust bracket snapped

under shields fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2016 68,903 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 48,743 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 72,053 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2016 72,053 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and won bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2016 36,881 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 33,168 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 58,114 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r brake binding

spanner light on

Fail 9 Mar 2015 58,114 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake binding slightly

spanner light on

Pass 10 Sep 2014 28,018 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 44,016 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 22,033 miles

CRACKS IN N/S/F TREAD

CRACKS IN O/S/F TREAD

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 16,929 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 16,255 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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OV08 LAR is a 2009 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 62 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

Across all 2009 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 69,942 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 OV08 LAR, 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 17 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OV08 LAR is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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