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HV08 ACF

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

178,034 mi
Last recorded178,034 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 ACF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 178,034 miles

Front brake discs badly worn

Rear Rear brake discs badly worn

Fail 23 Mar 2016 178,033 miles

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

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

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

Electrical wiring insecure Main battery cable through car bonnet and door (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs badly worn

Rear Rear brake discs badly worn

Pass 27 Mar 2015 154,252 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs corroded and lipped

passenger side rear seat base missing

passenger side rear tyre distorted

passenger side rear wheel buckled

rear brake discs corroded and lipped

Fail 26 Mar 2015 154,250 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

driver side front inner track rod has exess play

front brake discs corroded and lipped

passenger side rear seat base missing

passenger side rear tyre distorted

passenger side rear wheel buckled

rear brake discs corroded and lipped

Pass 11 Mar 2014 136,962 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 136,962 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 125,012 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 26 Mar 2013 125,012 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

inner face of front brake discs quite badly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 28 Mar 2012 106,893 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside steering rack arms have slight play

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 106,893 miles

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

Offside and nearside steering rack arms have slight play

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 76,737 miles

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

Slight play steering rack both sides

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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HV08 ACF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HV08 ACF, 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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HV08 ACF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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