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DV08 HBJ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,992 mi
Last recorded79,992 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 HBJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 79,992 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2022 71,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 63,696 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 60,634 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 56,845 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 17 Mar 2018 52,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 47,245 miles

Central Rear stop light not working

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 23 Mar 2016 42,663 miles

Engine under tray fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2016 42,663 miles

Engine under tray fitted

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 37,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 32,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads getting low discs corroded and lipped around edges

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 27,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side front tyre cracking around tread and side wall scuffed

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

Off side front tyre getting low outer edge

Rear brake pads getting low discs corrode inner faces

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2013 27,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side front tyre cracking around tread and side wall scuffed

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

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

Off side front tyre getting low outer edge

Rear brake pads getting low discs corrode inner faces

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 23,024 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 17,713 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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DV08 HBJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 DV08 HBJ, 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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DV08 HBJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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