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HK08 TVN

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,660 mi
Last recorded99,660 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 99,660 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod to steering rack knuckle has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 99,660 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel on foot brake (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod to steering rack knuckle has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 95,383 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear stop lamp cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2023 84,044 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 84,038 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 73,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 61,242 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 61,242 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 58,601 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 53,843 miles

FRONTBRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 48,106 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Sep 2017 47,742 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 43,840 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 43,840 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 37,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm with a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 31,861 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 25,624 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 19,237 miles

advise off side front wiper blade is split

Fail 6 Jul 2011 11,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 11,384 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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HK08 TVN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TVN, 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 TVN registered?

HK08 TVN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 August 2008.

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