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GV08 HHY

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,332 mi
Last recorded100,332 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 HHY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 100,332 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 1 May 2026 100,332 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 86,638 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 86,234 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 86,234 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 85,650 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 85,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 82,825 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 82,825 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 80,165 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 80,165 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 78,677 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 77,155 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 72,357 miles

Front and rear brake ferrules corroded

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge slightly worn

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

Windscreen chipped but not effecting drivers view on road

Pass 24 Aug 2017 67,175 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 61,200 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 54,774 miles

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

offside rear tyre ON the legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 4 Sep 2014 47,240 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 39,962 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 39,949 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2012 33,919 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 33,919 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 21,254 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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GV08 HHY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GV08 HHY, 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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What year was GV08 HHY registered?

GV08 HHY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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