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HK08 EYV

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

82,384 mi
Last recorded82,384 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 EYV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 82,384 miles

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

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 10 Feb 2020 78,082 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached corner has tape (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 78,082 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 72,995 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 72,992 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe LOCK NUT INSECURE (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Track rod end modification unsafe LOCK NUT INSECURE (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 70,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Rack arm has play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 70,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Rack arm has play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 60,868 miles

Both front discs have a lip

Both front trackrod inner arms have ply

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm tread

Nearside Front Wishbone ball joint has ply

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Aug 2016 60,868 miles

Both front discs have a lip

Both front trackrod inner arms have ply

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm tread

Nearside Front Wishbone ball joint has ply

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 52,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn/corroded

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2015 52,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn/corroded

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 46,064 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2014 46,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 39,100 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 29 Aug 2012 36,588 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 36,588 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 29,940 miles

offside front tyre close to 2mm wear indicators

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 EYV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HK08 EYV, 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 EYV registered?

HK08 EYV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is HK08 EYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK08 EYV shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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