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SE08 LVA

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

98,180 mi
Last recorded98,180 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 LVA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 98,180 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 98,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 92,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 92,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) caused by inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 88,623 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 88,623 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 85,784 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jul 2018 85,775 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Aug 2017 80,336 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 72,755 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 65,453 miles

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

Offside rear wheel has slight drag

Fail 24 Nov 2015 65,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear wheel has slight drag

Pass 12 Dec 2014 56,596 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 56,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 56,508 miles

Nearside Front 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 has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

FRONT DISCS CORRODED

FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNTS CLICKING

N/S/F TYRE PERISHED AND CRACKING

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED AND CRACKING

O/S/F TYRE STARTING TO SPLIT ON SIDEWALL

REAR EXHAUST TAIL PIPE MISSING

Pass 4 Jun 2013 51,705 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 45,951 miles

front discs

offside inner trackrod

Fail 8 Jun 2012 45,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front discs

offside inner trackrod

Pass 28 Jul 2011 41,897 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 41,897 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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SE08 LVA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SE08 LVA, 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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SE08 LVA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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