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HK08 EBV

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,102 mi
Last recorded108,102 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 EBV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 108,102 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 104,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 104,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 102,778 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 95,308 miles

both front inner rack joints have excessive freeplay

Pass 19 Sep 2016 86,411 miles

Front windscreen damaged n/s

Fail 19 Sep 2016 86,411 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 79,062 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 70,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

slight play in n/s/f inner rack end

Pass 4 Oct 2013 62,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake slightly binding

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

slight play nearside rear hub

Pass 16 Oct 2012 54,787 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 50,661 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 36,967 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 36,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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HK08 EBV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 HK08 EBV, 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 HK08 EBV registered?

HK08 EBV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is HK08 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK08 EBV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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