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HN08 RVK

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

113,203 mi
Last recorded113,203 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 RVK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 113,203 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 113,203 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 106,778 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 106,778 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

boot lock is opening all the time during test

near side reverse lamp inop

Pass 20 Apr 2022 101,485 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 96,318 miles

both front and near side rear tyres are wearing low and have age related cracks in tread pattern

Fail 16 Apr 2021 96,318 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front and near side rear tyres are wearing low and have age related cracks in tread pattern

Pass 14 May 2020 93,335 miles

slight play at near side front hub possible tie rod ball joint ?

Fail 14 May 2020 93,335 miles

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

slight play at near side front hub possible tie rod ball joint ?

Pass 4 Apr 2019 85,229 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 85,229 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 77,791 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 77,791 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working condensation in light unit (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 70,674 miles

both rear tyres getting low and off side rear cracking

Fail 19 Apr 2017 70,673 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play tie rod / steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play tie rod / steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres getting low and off side rear cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2016 61,857 miles

F PADS CLOSE LIMIT.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.

N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 11 Apr 2016 61,856 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

F PADS CLOSE LIMIT.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.

N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 27 Mar 2015 54,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

condensation

Pass 27 Mar 2015 54,651 miles

condensation

Pass 27 Mar 2014 47,980 miles

condensation in near side rear light unit

Fail 27 Mar 2014 47,980 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

condensation in near side rear light unit

Pass 25 Apr 2013 40,019 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 40,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 33,164 miles

N/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 26 Apr 2012 33,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

N/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 24,187 miles

O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING ARCH LINER.DAMAGE N/S/F ROAD WHEEL.O/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.

Fail 21 Apr 2011 24,187 miles

O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING ARCH LINER.DAMAGE N/S/F ROAD WHEEL.O/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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HN08 RVK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 HN08 RVK, 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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HN08 RVK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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