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PK08 LVS

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,960 mi
Last recorded85,960 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 LVS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 85,960 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2020 85,232 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 85,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 77,842 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jun 2019 77,832 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Apr 2018 65,319 miles

advise movement in o/s n/s rack arms

oil level low

Pass 14 Apr 2017 49,894 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge 2mm

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge 1.6

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

Fail 14 Apr 2017 49,894 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge 2mm

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge 1.6

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 43,451 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front play in steering arm

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 43,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front play in steering arm

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 35,816 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 30,773 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 28,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Apr 2013 28,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Apr 2012 22,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front/rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 16 Apr 2012 22,266 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front/rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Apr 2011 14,013 miles

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

bonnet catch pin release spring seized

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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PK08 LVS is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PK08 LVS, 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 PK08 LVS registered?

PK08 LVS is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 April 2008.

Is PK08 LVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK08 LVS shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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