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WV08 LGG

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,766 mi
Last recorded142,766 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 LGG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 142,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 140,838 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Damaged also - recommend immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

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

Under body covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2019 133,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 125,023 miles

Al four tyres thread starting to perish

All four brake discs very rusty

wear in o/s inner rack

Fail 3 Apr 2018 125,023 miles

Al four tyres thread starting to perish

All four brake discs very rusty

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

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

wear in o/s inner rack

Pass 27 Mar 2017 117,372 miles

Front discs corroded

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 107,878 miles

Slight play in Off side inner track rod

Pass 20 Mar 2015 97,734 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 97,734 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 85,888 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 85,888 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 72,053 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 59,142 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 45,234 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 LGG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WV08 LGG, 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 LGG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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