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HK08 VUR

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,569 mi
Last recorded125,569 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 VUR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 125,569 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 125,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2019 106,963 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 106,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 May 2018 88,724 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 83,852 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 75,956 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 69,475 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2015 69,475 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 62,726 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 51,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight play in N/S steering arm joint.

Fail 9 Jul 2013 51,375 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight play in N/S steering arm joint.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 44,199 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 37,319 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 37,319 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 VUR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VUR, 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 VUR registered?

HK08 VUR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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