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HV08 BAU

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

129,264 mi
Last recorded129,264 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 BAU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 129,264 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

service light on

undertrays fitted

lots of play in steering rack area

Fail 20 Nov 2023 129,264 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lenses hazy (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads worn uneven

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake discs worn, corroded & lipped

service light on

undertrays fitted

lots of play in steering rack area

Pass 26 Nov 2022 124,920 miles

Front both top suspension mounts notchy

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear coil springs corroded

undertray fitted

play in steering both sides

Fail 24 Nov 2022 124,887 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated & deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front both top suspension mounts notchy

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear coil springs corroded

undertray fitted

play in steering both sides

Pass 19 Nov 2021 119,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 119,617 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to limit and edges no tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 115,237 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Nov 2020 115,236 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2019 110,112 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 110,112 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and has lump in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both front top mount bearing noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 98,763 miles

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both front top mount bearing noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 98,763 miles

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

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction permit and phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both front top mount bearing noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 84,734 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both top mount bearings noisy (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 76,595 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 64,064 miles

slight play in nearside front rack arm

Fail 31 Dec 2015 64,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in nearside front rack arm

Pass 8 Jan 2015 52,604 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 45,860 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 33,858 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside fron tyre on 3mm

slight play in nearside inner steering arm

Fail 9 Jan 2013 33,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside fron tyre on 3mm

slight play in nearside inner steering arm

Pass 16 Feb 2012 27,131 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 27,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 20,895 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 BAU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HV08 BAU, 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 BAU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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