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HV08 AZB

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,430 mi
Last recorded87,430 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 AZB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 87,430 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 87,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 71,884 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in both inner rack joints ()

Fail 9 Jul 2021 71,650 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 1.6mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in both inner rack joints ()

Pass 16 Jul 2020 57,560 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH FRONT ()

Fail 16 Jul 2020 57,560 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH FRONT ()

Pass 2 May 2019 53,261 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front discs corroded on inner face

Pass 24 Apr 2018 44,577 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 44,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 39,219 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

Front number plate slightly damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 34,991 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 34,991 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 1 May 2015 32,428 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 25,449 miles

rear brake discs corroding on inner faces

Fail 17 Jan 2014 25,449 miles

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

rear brake discs corroding on inner faces

Pass 30 Jan 2013 18,502 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 18,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 12,674 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 AZB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AZB, 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 AZB is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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