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WV08 LBJ

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,034 mi
Last recorded116,034 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 LBJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 116,034 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 100,109 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 75,495 miles

Damage to nearside front lower fog light glass

Noise from power steering rack

Fail 3 May 2019 75,493 miles

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

Damage to nearside front lower fog light glass

Noise from power steering rack

Offside rear brake caliper.Parking brake assist return spring missing

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Judder (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 72,842 miles

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

front brake discs look corroded

offside rear tyre tread wearing low on edge

rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Fail 3 May 2018 72,842 miles

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

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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs look corroded

offside rear tyre tread wearing low on edge

rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Pass 4 May 2017 65,739 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover / undertray fitted

Fail 4 May 2017 65,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover / undertray fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 58,440 miles

both front brake discs starting to wear

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2016 58,425 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs starting to wear

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2015 53,538 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 53,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 52,760 miles

Advise slight freeplay in both track rod arms

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 52,760 miles

Advise slight freeplay in both track rod arms

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 46,239 miles

Advise freeplay in both track rod arms

Fail 27 Jan 2014 46,239 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Advise freeplay in both track rod arms

Pass 4 Feb 2013 39,953 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres 0mm on outer edge and perished (centre 3/4 2mm) Recomend 2 new tyres 205/50 R17 93V extra load

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in N/S and O/S inner steering rack ball joints

Fail 4 Feb 2013 39,953 miles

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

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

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres 0mm on outer edge and perished (centre 3/4 2mm) Recomend 2 new tyres 205/50 R17 93V extra load

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in N/S and O/S inner steering rack ball joints

Pass 7 Feb 2012 33,388 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside front wiper blade beginning to split in centre

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

nearside steering arm has slight movement in joint

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on outer edge

offside front wiper blade beginning to split in centre

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm

Fail 7 Feb 2012 33,388 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside front wiper blade beginning to split in centre

nearside rear brake disc corroded slightly on inner side

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

nearside steering arm has slight movement in joint

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on outer edge

offside front wiper blade beginning to split in centre

offside rear brake disc corroded slightly on inner side

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm

Pass 7 Feb 2011 26,503 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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WV08 LBJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WV08 LBJ, 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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WV08 LBJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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