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AF08 HTV

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,295 mi
Last recorded141,295 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 HTV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 141,295 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 141,267 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 138,075 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 138,075 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 132,455 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and lens insecure (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

possible fuel leak smell and moisture around injectors [obscured by cover]

Pass 24 Oct 2019 125,220 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shock casing corroded.. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight additional play to inner steering arm.. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 125,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shock casing corroded.. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight additional play to inner steering arm.. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 113,391 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Slight leak of grease from nearside front outer CV gaitor

Fail 8 Nov 2018 113,388 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Slight leak of grease from nearside front outer CV gaitor

Pass 25 Nov 2017 99,617 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2017 99,617 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2016 87,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 87,261 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure Gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Only just passed / on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 79,532 miles

near side mirror cracked

Fail 24 Nov 2015 79,528 miles

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 Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 73,772 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 64,644 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 56,033 miles

Emissions test carried out but no readings were measured

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

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

Service reminder is on dash display

Pass 1 Mar 2012 47,308 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 37,514 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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AF08 HTV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AF08 HTV, 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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AF08 HTV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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