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HV08 AET

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,001 mi
Last recorded111,001 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 AET
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 111,001 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear shocks rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2023 109,077 miles

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

both rear shocks rusty.

Fail 28 Mar 2023 109,077 miles

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

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

both rear shocks rusty.

Pass 1 Apr 2022 106,989 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 106,989 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 104,625 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 104,625 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 103,286 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear shocker rusty

Offside Rear shocker rusty

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2020 103,286 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear shocker rusty

Offside Rear shocker rusty

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2019 100,511 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 100,511 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 96,392 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front tyre perished in tread and on 3 mm centre

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread and on 3mm

Offside Front tyre perished in tread

Pass 8 Apr 2017 87,507 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 80,083 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 8 Apr 2015 71,663 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 71,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 62,736 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 62,736 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 53,576 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 53,576 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 43,685 miles

near side wiper blade starting to split

Pass 31 Mar 2011 33,316 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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HV08 AET is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AET, 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 HV08 AET registered?

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

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